The Anti-Corn Law League (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the government introduce the Corn Laws?
In which year did the government introduce the Corn Laws?
1815
What was the main purpose of the Corn Laws?
What was the main purpose of the Corn Laws?
To tax imported corn
Which group benefited most from the high corn prices created by the Corn Laws?
Which group benefited most from the high corn prices created by the Corn Laws?
Landowners
In which year was the Anti-Corn Law League established as a national organization?
In which year was the Anti-Corn Law League established as a national organization?
1839
What was John Bright's religious background?
What was John Bright's religious background?
Quaker
When did John Bright become a Member of Parliament?
When did John Bright become a Member of Parliament?
1843
What type of protest tactics did the Anti-Corn Law League strictly maintain?
What type of protest tactics did the Anti-Corn Law League strictly maintain?
Non-violent protest
What everyday items did the League produce as political memorabilia?
What everyday items did the League produce as political memorabilia?
Plates, cups and jugs
When did the Irish Potato Famine occur, which helped force repeal of the Corn Laws?
When did the Irish Potato Famine occur, which helped force repeal of the Corn Laws?
1845-1846
In which year were the Corn Laws finally repealed?
In which year were the Corn Laws finally repealed?
1846
Who was the Prime Minister that repealed the Corn Laws in 1846?
Who was the Prime Minister that repealed the Corn Laws in 1846?
Sir Robert Peel
Where was the Anti-Corn Law Association first established in the 1830s?
Where was the Anti-Corn Law Association first established in the 1830s?
Nottingham