Question

write a brief note on calico act​

Answer 1

Answer:

As India was the major producer of cotton. Producers in England protested for banning import of cotton in England. The act 2as passed in 1720, by banning the import on cotton the government of England also protected their economy. This eventuall6 lead to the decline of Indian cotton industries. By the late 19th century Britain became the largest producer cotton in the world.

The Calico Acts (1700, 1721) banned the import of most cotton textiles into England, followed by the restriction of sale of most cotton textiles. It was a form of economic protectionism, largely in response to India (particularly Bengal), which dominated world cotton textile markets at the time. The Acts were a precursor to the Industrial Revolution, when Britain eventually surpassed India as the world's leading textile manufacturer in the 19th century.

Hope it's will help you with