The three major patterns in the evolution of agriculture consisted of the elimination of serfdom and restrictions of medieval village-based systems, the transformation of peasants from subsistence farmers into agrarian wage labourers, and ________, the process by which landholdings and common lands were consolidated.

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The correct term for the process by which landholdings and common lands were consolidated is "enclosure." This was a key part of agricultural evolution, particularly in England, where it transformed the landscape and farming practices by combining small landholdings into larger farms, thereby increasing efficiency and changing the social structure of rural areas.

The Three Major Patterns in the Evolution of Agriculture Consisted