The Purpose of the Corn Laws Was to

Multiple Choice

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.