Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year were the Corn Laws repealed?
- A1847
- B1832
- C1867
- D1846Right answer
Answer: 1846
The Corn Laws were scrapped in 1846 as part of the move towards free trade. Raw materials became cheaper to import, which helped British industry.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 187 of 651, written in our own words.