Corn Laws Repeal Act 1846

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:associated_with free trade movement
gptkbp:context gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
gptkbp:contributed_to rise of the Liberal Party
gptkbp:date_enacted 1846
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated agricultural production
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:followed_by subsequent trade agreements
gptkbp:governing_body passed after significant debate
gptkbp:historical_context 19th century Britain
gptkbp:historical_debate protectionism vs free trade
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in British economic history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corn Laws Repeal Act 1846
gptkbp:impact economic liberalization in Britain
gptkbp:influenced subsequent economic policies
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Anti-Corn_Law_League
classical economics
economic theories of Adam Smith
gptkbp:inspired similar reforms in other countries
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:Agriculture
gptkb:House_of_Commons
economic inequality
food security
working class interests
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:landowner
gptkbp:is_supported_by liberal politicians
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Richard_Cobden
gptkb:John_Bright
gptkbp:led_to increased imports of grain
gptkbp:legacy foundation for modern trade policies
gptkbp:part_of 19th century reform movements
gptkbp:political_impact shift towards liberal policies
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Corn_Laws
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed reactions
gptkbp:related_to trade policy reforms
economic theory of free trade
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Corn_Laws
gptkbp:resulted_in changes in consumer behavior
economic growth
urban migration
social reforms
increased political participation
increased political activism
political realignment
changes in land use
increased agricultural efficiency
lower food prices
strengthened labor movements
greater public awareness of economic issues
changes in British society
greater competition in agriculture
gptkbp:significance marked the end of protectionist policies in the UK
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Corn_Laws
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6