Question

What were the corn laws and why were they abolished?

Answer 1

Population growth from the 18th century had increased the demand for food grains in Britain.

As urban centres expanded and industry grew, the demand for agricultural products went up, pressure from landed groups, the government also restricted the import of corn.

The laws allowing the government to do this were commonly know as Corn Laws.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Population growth from the late 18th century had increased the demand for food grains in Britain pushing up the prices.