In Great Britain in the eighteenth century, a series of Enclosure Acts were established that broke up small farms, forced many small farmers to move to large cities in search of wage labor, and increased agricultural profits for landowners. What large-scale social system was this a part of?

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This is a clear example of the enclosure movement in which landowners were able to consolidate their holdings, increase their profits, and drive small farmers off their land. This is a key feature of capitalism where private individuals or corporations seek to maximize profits by controlling resources and markets.

In Great Britain in the Eighteenth Century, a Series of Enclosure