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Why were Corn Laws introduced, who did they help and who did they hurt?
To control the price of wheat; helped landowners and hurt the poor.
What did the Anti Corn Law League use to protest?
Pamphlets in penny post and newspapers.
The Anti Corn Law League was the best organized protest ever?
True.
What happened when there were bad harvests and what did Parliament do and when?
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What caused the Anti Corn Law League to organise?
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What were the aims of the Anti Corn Law League?
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Did the Anti Corn Law League succeed?
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Why did they succeed?
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Who repealed the Corn Laws?
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Who led the Anti Corn Law League?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Corn Laws
- Introduced to control wheat prices; primarily benefitted landowners while harming the poor.
Anti Corn Law League's Protest Tactics
- Used pamphlets via the penny post for widespread reach and mobilized newspapers for awareness.
League's Organizational Status
- Recognized as one of the most organized protests in British history.
Impact of Bad Harvests
- Poor harvests led to famine, prompting Prime Minister's intervention for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846.
Causes of the League's Formation
- High wheat prices prompted demands for cheaper bread, lowering living costs, and increasing spending on industrial goods for manufacturer support.
League's Objectives
- Aimed to lower wheat prices to provide economic benefits and abolish the Corn Laws.
Success of the League
- Although the repeal occurred, it did not dramatically affect wheat prices as anticipated.
Reasons for Success
- Population growth and stabilized wheat prices mitigated farmer and landowner suffering; movement led by the influential middle class.
Key Figure in the Repeal
- The repeal of the Corn Laws was executed by Prime Minister Robert Peel.
Leadership of the League
- Led by notable figures Richard Cobden and John Bright, who were instrumental in the league's strategies and outreach.
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Explore the key concepts of the Anti Corn Law League with this flashcard quiz. Learn about the origins of the corn laws, the beneficiaries and victims, and the methods used for protest. Test your knowledge on one of the most organized movements in history.
