Examiner’s Specific Advice

This question is testing your knowledge and ability to communicate it effectively. It is important that you do both. It is not enough just to describe events – that will earn very few marks. You need to explain the reasons why the Corn Laws were introduced and, if possible, make links between the reasons, showing perspective and understanding. If you do that well you should get to a high level. You should not write a full essay – two or three paragraphs should be sufficient.

Exemplar Question

1 (01) Explain why Lord Liverpool’s government introduced the Corn Law in 1815. [12 marks]

Plan

• The situation for farmers in 1815 and the thinking behind the Corn Law
• The need to prevent the country from becoming dependent on imports of food
• The political power of the landowners and how the Corn Law protected their interests
• Conclusion

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