WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The process of taking over and fencing off land formally owned by peasant farmers.
A
communism
B
enclosure movement
C
utilitarianism
D
laissez-faire
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Enclosure Movement was how wealthy landowners enclosed communally owned lands. Everyone in a community-owned Communal lands. Anyone could use this land for farming resources. Enclosures were areas closed off by hedges, fences, and walls.

Detailed explanation-2: -The enclosure movement was a period of time in which land ownership became more consolidated and enclosure fences were erected to delineate property. This change had a profound impact on agriculture, as it led to the displacement of many small farmers who could no longer access common grazing land.

Detailed explanation-3: -The enclosure movement started in England in the 16th century. It gained pace in the 18th century before really accelerating as a result of the General Enclosure Act of 1801.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under collectivization the peasantry were forced to give up their individual farms and join large collective farms (kolkhozy).

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