Mention any three effects of the British Government’s decision for the abolition of the Corn Laws.
Answer:
Points to Remember
- Food imported into Britain at a much cheaper rate .
- Agriculture in Britain was unable to compete with imports.
- British consumption increased as food prices dropped .
- Lands were cleared and food production expanded to meet the British demand.
Answer to be written in the exam
- Food was imported into Britain at a much cheaper rate than it produces within the country.
- Agriculture in Britain was unable to compete with imports. Vast agricultural land was left uncultivated and people started to migrate to other nations for better opportunities.
- British consumption increased as food prices dropped .
- Around the world — in Eastern Europe, Russia, America and Australia — lands, were cleared and food production expanded to meet the British demand.
* Describe any 3 points.
