Enclosure allowed landowners to consolidate and enclose their fields, leading to larger, more efficient farms that could be used for commercial purposes. This resulted in increased wealth for a new breed of landowners who were able to take advantage of the new system.

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Enclosure

Question 6

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Enclosure

A) contributed to the wealth of a new breed, commercial farming landowners.
B) resulted in year-round work for poorer farmers.
C) was confined to England only.
D) required the locking of gates once work in the factory had begun.
E) was abolished with the manorial system.

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