The purpose of the ________ was to discourage imports and encourage exports, and thus keep the price of food high.

A) Banana Tax
B) Soybean Wars
C) Sugar Legislation
D) Corn Laws

Corn Laws

A series of laws in the 19th century Britain that imposed restrictions and tariffs on imported grain to protect domestic grain producers.

Imports

Goods and services bought by a country from another country, contributing to international trade.

Exports

Goods or services provided by one country to another in exchange for foreign currency, contributing to a country's economic health.