Question

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3. Write a note to explain the effects of the following:
a) The British government's decision to abolish the Corn Laws.
h) The coming of rinderpest to Africa.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a》The British government's decision to abolish the Corn Laws saw the inflow of cheaper crops from America and Australia. Many English farmers left their profession and migrated to towns and cities. Some went overseas. This indirectly led to global agriculture and rapid urbanization, a prerequisite of industrial growth.

b》Rinderpest a fast spreading disease of cattle plague. It was brought to Africa by European in late 1880s. It spread westward 'like forest fire' destroying almost 90% of African cattle wealth. It destroyed the livelihood of the Africans and paved the way for conquest of Africa.