The Anti–Corn Law League was a successful political movement in Great Britain aimed at the abolition of the unpopular Corn Laws, which protected national farming interests by levying taxes on imported wheat, thus raising the price of bread at a time when factory-owners were trying to cut wages. The…
19th Century · 18th September
The Anti-Corn Law League is established by Richard Cobden.
1838
Year of Event
188
Years Ago