The Corn Laws

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Corn Laws:

• A) were repealed after record harvests in Britain
• B) placed a high tariff on corn imported into Britain
• C) were repealed after a stinging speech in parliament by David Ricardo where he outlined the theory of comparative advantage
• D) were enacted by Britain after the shortages of corn during the Crimean War
• E) were repealed to reduce the production of non-quota corn

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