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Learn about the historical impact of the controversial Corn Laws in Britain, the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League, the clash between industry and agriculture ideologies, and Sir Robert Peel's political dilemma in repealing the laws, shaping the future of British politics and economics.
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- The Corn Laws aimed to protect British landowners from cheap foreign grain post-Napoleonic Wars, highlighting tensions between agricultural and industrial interests.
- The Anti-Corn Law League led by Richard Cobden advocated for free trade policies, challenging protectionist laws and reshaping the political landscape.
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The Origins of the Corn Laws
The Corn Laws were enacted in 1815 to protect British landowners from cheap foreign grain, preventing a drop in grain prices after the Napoleonic Wars. Landowners feared reduced remuneration and defended the laws based on their wartime contributions and the cultivation of marginal lands.
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