Impact on peasants.
Many were forced off lands that had once been common
Many moved to towns or cities looking for work since work was less available in the countryside.
--Many found work in factories or in poor houses.
Many became impoverished farm laborers.
In some cases, enclosure freed men to pursue other economic opportunities, such as the cottage industry
Women now had no way to raise animals on common lands for extra money.
Many moved to towns or cities looking for work since work was less available in the countryside.
--Many found work in factories or in poor houses.
Many became impoverished farm laborers.
In some cases, enclosure freed men to pursue other economic opportunities, such as the cottage industry
Women now had no way to raise animals on common lands for extra money.