Economic crisis Flashcards
1
Q
Key dates of bad harvests from 1778
A
1778-79
81-82
85-87
88 - major disaster
2
Q
What were the consequences of high bread prices?
A
- half a labourers daily wage would be spent of bread
3
Q
By what % did wheat prices grow between 1726 to 1789?
A
- 60%
4
Q
What % of a labourers daily wage was being spent on bread by 1788?
A
- after a severe winter, up to 88%
5
Q
What was the impact on; textiles, wine producers, unemployment?
A
- textiles were at reduced rates of import duties
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