Mention any six effects of the British government s decision for the abolition of the corn laws
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Explanation:
(i) Food could be imported into Britain at much
cheaper rate than it would be produced within
the country.
(ii) British agriculture was unable to compete with
imports. Vast areas of land were left uncultivated
and people started migrating to cities or other
countries.
(iii) As food prices fell, consumption in Britain
rose. Faster industrial growth in Britain also
led to higher incomes and therefore more food
imports.
(iv) Around the world—in Eastern Europe, Russia,
America and Australia—lands were cleared and
food production expanded to meet the British
demand.
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1. There was a high demand for food grains due to the increasing population.
2. This necessitated a huge import of food grains to meet the demand.
3. It became necessary to restrict import.
4. Hence, corn laws were passed.
5. Since the import was restricted, there was a hike in the prices.
6. There was a huge pressure from the industrialists and urban dwellers to abolish the corn laws. Hence, the Corn-laws were abolished.
7. The abolition of corn laws enabled the increase in the import of food grains which brought down the prices.
8. The agriculturists could not compete with the imports.
9. Hence, vast areas of land remained uncultivated.
10. Many people lost their jobs and migrated to other places.
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