The purpose of the Corn Laws was to
A) encourage imports and discourage exports, and thus keep the price of food low.
B) encourage both exports and imports in order to integrate the British economy with the rest of Europe.
C) discourage both imports and exports in order to promote economic self-sufficiency in Britain.
D) discourage imports and encourage exports, and thus keep the price of food high.

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The Corn Laws, enacted in the early 19th century in Britain, were designed to protect domestic agriculture by imposing tariffs on imported grain. This made imported grain more expensive, encouraging the purchase of domestically produced grain, thereby keeping prices and profits high for British farmers.

The Purpose of the Corn Laws Was to