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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?

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1720
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1735
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1730
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1725
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Solution

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.

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