What did the Combination Act of 1799 do in Britain?

Banned trade unions and collective bargaining.

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  1. Created free schools
  2. Banned trade unions and collective bargaining ✔
  3. Built new factories

Why: The Combination Act banned trade unions and collective bargaining by British workers.

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Answer: Banned trade unions and collective bargaining. The Combination Act banned trade unions and collective bargaining by British workers.

  1. Trade union en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_union
    the Combination Act was passed, which banned trade unions and collective bargaining
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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