Question 1 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 3 Class 10 History - The Making of a Global World - History

Why did the industrialists and people living in cities of Britain force the government to abolish the Corn Laws in the 18th Century? Give two reasons.

Answer :

Points to Remember 

1. Population growth in Britain resulted in increased demand for food grains.
2. Industrialization and urbanization results in demand for agricultural products increases and leading to inflation.
3. Government imposed restrictions on the imports of corn. These laws were commonly known as the ‘Corn Laws.
4. Industrialists and urban dwellers forced the government to abolish the corn law.
5. Corn law was abolished in 1846.
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Answer to be written in the exam

1. Since the late 18th century , population growth in Britain has increased the demand for food grains .
2. Due to the rapid growth of industrialization and urbanization, demand for agricultural products increases and leading to inflation.
3. Under pressure from the farmers, the Government imposed restrictions on the imports of corn. These laws were commonly known as the ‘Corn Laws.
4. Industrialists and urban dwellers were not satisfied with the high food prices and forced the government to abolish the corn law.
5. The corn law was abolished in 1846.