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Peel's decision to join with Whigs and Radicals for repeal of what law led to his resignation as prime minister?
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Corn Laws
Answer
The Corn Laws, a series of tariffs aimed at protecting British farmers by keeping grain prices high, became a source of heated debate in the early 19th century. Prime Minister Robert Peel, a staunch Conservative, faced mounting pressure to repeal these laws as the country endured an economic depression and food shortages.
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