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What was the primary purpose of the Corn Laws enacted in 1815?

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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832

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What was the primary purpose of the Corn Laws enacted in 1815?.

  1. A.To reduce the price of grain for consumers
  2. B.To protect domestic agriculture from foreign competition
  3. C.To promote industrial growth in urban areas
  4. D.To regulate the wages of agricultural workers

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