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Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition
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Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition
Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat and subsequent high price of bread caused great hardship amongst the poor. Finally repealed in 1846.Illustration by Robert Seymour (1800-1836). Lithograph
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1815 1846 Agriculture Bread Caused Competition Corn Farmer Finally Foreign Government Grain Great High Inflated Introduced Laws Lithograph Nineteenth Century Poor Price Protect Repealed Robert Seymour Tariff Wheat Ensuing Hardship Protectionism Subsequent
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This lithograph by Robert Seymour, created in the early 19th century, sheds light on a significant period in British history. The image depicts the introduction of the Corn Laws in 1815, a government measure aimed at safeguarding British farmers from foreign competition. However, as this protectionist policy inflated wheat prices and subsequently led to exorbitant bread costs, it inflicted immense hardship upon the impoverished population. Seymour's illustration skillfully captures the essence of this tumultuous era. Amidst rolling fields of grain stands a weary farmer burdened by his struggle to compete with imported crops. The artist's attention to detail highlights not only the physical toll on agriculture but also emphasizes the human impact of these laws. The lithograph serves as a poignant reminder of how government decisions can have far-reaching consequences for society. While initially introduced with good intentions, these measures ultimately exacerbated inequality and suffering among those least able to bear its weight. It was not until 1846 that these controversial laws were finally repealed, marking an important turning point in Britain's economic landscape. This print serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic testament to an era defined by protectionism and its unintended ramifications.
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