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How far were the Anti Corn Law League responsible for Peel's repeal of the Corn Laws?

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How far was The Anti Corn Law League responsible for the repeal of the Corn Laws? The Anti Corn Law League's part in the resolve over the issue of repeal was due chiefly to their mighty effort in drawing mass attention to the subject, bringing it to the forefront of the political agenda. They had one aim - to see to the complete removal of the tariff on corn. Led by dynamic and intelligent politicians, the league organised themselves using new and innovative ways to spread their message. They capitalised on the contemporary social, economic and religious discontent of the lower and middle classes, of which the Corn Laws were felt as being imposed at their expense. Armed with the interest to relieve social distress and a potential 'class war' the league did all it could outside and inside Parliament to pressurise Peel. Peel's need for 'good government' swept the beliefs...

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