Which of the Following Indicates the Reason for the British

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates the reason for the British Parliament repealing the Corn Laws in 1846?

• A) Opium wars that polarized world opinion against Great Britain
• B) Harvest failure in Britain and the imminent threat of famine in Ireland
• C) Imminent threat of rebellions in most of its colonies
• D) Conservatives taking over the government from the Liberals
• E) Rise of nationalism in Europe

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