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What is corn law

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The Corn Laws were measures enforced in the United Kingdom during 1815 and 1846.This law imposed restrictions and tariffs on imported grains.This law was done to facilitate local farmers of United Kingdom.This law was designed to keep grain prices high to favour domestic producers.Corn law got support from rural groups (farmers) whereas faced backlash from urban groups and industrial sectors of United Kingdom.
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The British government restricted the import of corn. The laws allowing the government to do this were commonly known as the ?Corn Laws?. Unhappy with high food prices, industrialists and urban dwellers forced the abolition of the Corn Laws. !!
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The British government restricted the import of corn. The laws allowing the government to do this were commonly known as the ?Corn Laws?. Unhappy with high food prices, industrialists and urban dwellers forced the abolition of the Corn Laws.
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