Write a note to explain the effects of the following: (a) The British government's decision to abolish the Corn Laws. (b) The coming of rinderpest to Africa. (c) The death of men of workingage in Europe because of the World War. (d) The Great Depression on the Indian economy. (e) The decision of MNCs to relocate production to Asian countries.

(a) The British government's decision to abolish the Corn Laws

was the inflow of cheaper agricultural crops from America and

Australia. Many English farmers left their profession and

migrated to towns and cities. Some went overseas. This

indirectly led to global agriculture and rapid urbanisation, a

prerequisite of industrial growth.

(b) The coming of rinderpest to Africa caused a loss of livelihood

for countless Africans. Using this situation to their advantage,

colonising nations conquered and subdued Africa by

monopolising scarce cattle resources to force Africans into the

labour market.

(c) Most of the victims of world war belonged to young generations of working men. As a result, it reduced the workforce in Europe, thereby reducing household income. The role of women increased and led to demand for more equality of status. It made the feminist movement stronger. Women started working alongside men in every field. Women and youngsters became more independent and free with long-term effects.

 (d) The impact of the Great Depression in India was felt especially in the agricultural sector. It was evident that Indian economy was closely becoming integrated to global economy. India was a British colony and exported agricultural goods and imported manufactured goods. The fall in agricultural price led to reduction of farmers’ income and agricultural export. The government did not decrease their tax and so, many farmers and landlords became more indebted to moneylenders and corrupt officials. It led to a great rural unrest in India.