Statements (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:associated_with |
free trade movement
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gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
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gptkbp:contributed_to |
rise of the Liberal Party
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gptkbp:date_enacted |
1846
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gptkbp:economic_impact |
stimulated agricultural production
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gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:followed_by |
subsequent trade agreements
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gptkbp:governing_body |
passed after significant debate
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gptkbp:historical_context |
19th century Britain
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gptkbp:historical_debate |
protectionism vs free trade
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
pivotal moment in British economic history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Corn Laws Repeal Act 1846
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gptkbp:impact |
economic liberalization in Britain
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gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent economic policies
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Anti-Corn_Law_League
classical economics economic theories of Adam Smith |
gptkbp:inspired |
similar reforms in other countries
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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
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gptkbp:is_supported_by |
liberal politicians
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gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Richard_Cobden
gptkb:John_Bright |
gptkbp:led_to |
increased imports of grain
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gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for modern trade policies
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gptkbp:part_of |
19th century reform movements
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gptkbp:political_impact |
shift towards liberal policies
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gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Corn_Laws
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gptkbp:public_reaction |
mixed reactions
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gptkbp:related_to |
trade policy reforms
economic theory of free trade |
gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Corn_Laws
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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
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Corn_Laws
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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