Question

The British government enacted a legislation that banned the use of chintz in England. This came to be known as the Calico Act. When was it passed?

• A. 1720
• B. 1735
• C. 1730
• D. 1725

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1720

Solution: Option A - 1720

Explanation:

• By the early 18th century, the wool and silk producers in England started protesting the import of Indian cotton textiles. They were worried by the increasing popularity of Indian textiles.
• This led to the British government enacting a legislation that banned the use of printed cotton textiles (called chintz) in England.
• The Calico Act of 1720 was the result of the inability of the English producers to compete with Indian textiles and their need for a secure market within their country.