Chnagingg Situation 1815 Flashcards
1
Q
What complaints emerged by 1815?
A
- Unemployment (ex-soldiers looking for work)
- new machines replacing workers
- changing food prices
- taxe increase
2
Q
I’m what years was the corn law in effect?
A
1815-1846
3
Q
What did the government tax and what effect did this have?
A
The government taxed everyday items like, sugar, tea, candles which had a big effect on the poor
4
Q
Why were the corn laws introduced?
A
Landowners said that Britain had to be self sufficient in case of another war
