Anti-Corn Law League - Explain why the Anti-Corn Law League was successful

Question 1

The Anti-Corn Law League (ACLL) appeared to possess a number of advantages:

Answer 1

• The ACLL represented the interests of the urban M/C whose influence had already been recognised in the passage of the Great Reform Act in 1832

Question 2

The Anti-Corn Law League (ACLL) appeared to possess a number of advantages:

Answer 2

• The ACLL’s campaign drew on the commercial wealth of its M/C supporters and, therefore, it did not lack resources.

Question 3

The Anti-Corn Law League (ACLL) appeared to possess a number of advantages:

Answer 3

• The ACLL’s objective was precise and limited - the Repeal of the Corn Laws.

Question 4

The Anti-Corn Law League (ACLL) appeared to possess a number of advantages:

Answer 4

• By pressing for free trade, the ACLL supported a policy which many MPs already supported

Question 5

The Anti-Corn Law League (ACLL) appeared to possess a number of advantages:

Answer 5

• Successful in achieving their aim i.e. repeal of the Corn Laws