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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Industrial Revolution

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How did the liberal reforms of Tories such as Robert Peel change trade in England?
  1. The created a single currency for England.
  2. Restrictions on trade were lifted.
  3. They upheld the revenue-generating Navigation Acts.
  4. Skilled laborers were banned from leaving England, keeping industrial secrets safe.
  5. Decreasing the minimum wage made the British more competitive in internationally.
Explanation
Answer: B - The Tory government repealed restrictions on trade, including the Navigations Acts, which had required British colonies to trade only with Britain. This new generation of Tories was led by industrialists, like Robert Peel, who advocated free trade. Bans on skilled workers leaving the country and Catholics holding government positions were also lifted in this period.
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