The Purpose of the Corn Laws Was to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Corn Laws was to

• A) encourage imports and discourage exports, and thus keep the price of food low.
• B) encourage both exports and imports in order to integrate the British economy with the rest of Europe.
• C) discourage both imports and exports in order to promote economic self-sufficiency in Britain.
• D) discourage imports and encourage exports, and thus keep the price of food high.

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