Enclosure Movement
Definition
The Enclosure Movement was a process in England during the late 18th century where open fields were converted into individually owned pieces of land through legislation.
Analogy
Imagine if your local park, which everyone could use freely, suddenly got divided up into individual plots that were sold off to private owners. That's similar to what happened during the Enclosure Movement - common lands were turned into private property.
Related terms
Common Land: These are areas owned collectively or by one person, but rights such as grazing livestock or collecting firewood are shared among local residents.
Private Property Rights: These refer to legal designations for ownership of property wherein individuals hold exclusive rights over land and buildings within their property lines.
Land Tenure System: This term refers to how land ownership rules are structured in society.
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How did enclosure movement patterns contribute significantly to urbanization in Britain during this period?
Why was the Enclosure Movement significant to the Second Agricultural Revolution?
What role did the Enclosure Movement play in the Second Agricultural Revolution?
What was a significant aspect of the enclosure movement in Britain?
How did the enclosure movement during Industrial Revolution Britain affect female farm workers?
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