name the countries which were exporting food grains to Britain during the 19th century
Answers
Russia, America and Australia.
Population extension from the late eighteenth century had expanded the requirement for food grains in Britain. As urban cities developed and industry developed, the need for agricultural commodities went up, driving up food grain costs.
Under stress from wealthy groups, the administration also regulated the import of corn. The legislation authorizing the administration to do this were generally remembered as the ‘Corn Laws’.
Troubled with high food demands, manufacturers and urban inhabitants overpowered the eradication of the Corn Laws. After the Corn Laws were dismissed, food could be shipped into Britain more economically than it could be manufactured inside the nation.
Answer:
(i) The cotton industry grew rapidly followed by the iron and steel industry. (ii) Introduction of railways added to industrial growth.
(iii) New factories could not displace traditional industries.
(iv) Industries tried to improve their speed and quality of production.
(v) Implementation of technology happened at a slow rate.