The British corn laws

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The British corn laws were a series of laws and tariffs enacted between 1815 and 1846 that restricted the importation of grains into Great Britain. This benefited British farmers but stymied the growth of British manufacturing. The restrictions on imports also played a role in the Irish potato famine, as many Irish farmers were growing potato crops rather than importing grains due to the high tariffs on grains. Therefore, the best choice is E, as all of these statements are true.

The British Corn Laws