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Analyze which factor resulted in less available farmland and more privatized farmland during the Industrial Revolution.(1 point) Responses migration migration enclosure enclosure urbanization urbanization mechanized tools

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The factor that resulted in less available farmland and more privatized farmland during the Industrial Revolution was enclosure.

Enclosure refers to the process of converting common land into privately owned land. This practice became widespread during the Industrial Revolution as landowners sought to increase agricultural productivity and profit. Enclosure involved fencing off common land, consolidating smaller plots, and converting them into larger, privately owned fields.

As a result of enclosure, less land was available for common use by local communities, and more land became under the control of wealthy landowners. This led to a decrease in available farmland for individuals who relied on common land for subsistence farming or grazing.

Enclosure also contributed to the growth of large-scale, commercial farming practices. Privatized farmland allowed landowners to invest in mechanized tools and agricultural innovations, leading to increased productivity. This, in turn, supported the agricultural demands of the growing population during the Industrial Revolution.

Overall, enclosure was a significant factor in reducing the availability of farmland and increasing the privatization of land, which had profound social and economic impacts during the Industrial Revolution.