The purpose of the ________ was to discourage imports and encourage exports, and thus keep the price of food high.
A) Banana Tax
B) Soybean Wars
C) Sugar Legislation
D) Corn Laws

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The Corn Laws were tariffs and restrictions on imported food and grain ("corn") enforced in Great Britain between 1815 and 1846. They were designed to keep grain prices high to favour domestic producers, and their primary purpose was indeed to discourage imports and encourage exports, thereby keeping the price of food high within the country.

The Purpose of the ________ Was to Discourage Imports and Encourage