Free trade
What Free trade means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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The removal of tariffs, which increased trade and boosted exports of coal, iron and textiles, cementing Britain's global economic dominance.
What was granted in 1780, following the repeal of restrictions in 1779, as a concession made prudent by the American War of Independence.
Policies that reduce import duties on raw materials and food, which Peel's reintroduced Income Tax compensated for in lost revenue.
A policy allowing tariff-free imports from anywhere, as opposed to imposing tariffs on non-imperial goods.
Topics that use Free trade
- 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Economy, society and politics, 1846–1885 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Political change and social reform, 1832-1846 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914 (AQA A-Level)
- Paper 3, Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 - 1 Towards emancipation, 1774–1830 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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