Why did the wool and silk producers in England protest against the import of Indian textiles in the early eighteenth century?

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asked Jan 16, 2018 in History by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 32 69

Why did the wool and silk producers in England protest against the import of Indian textiles in the early eighteenth century?

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answered Jan 16, 2018 by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 32 69
 
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By the early eighteenth century, the wool and silk makers in England were worried by the popularity of Indian textiles. Hence, they began to protest against the import of Indian cotton textiles.

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