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jan 1, 1730 - Enclosure Movement

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In Britain, due to farming improvements, large landowners began fencing in their property. This displaced many small farmers, who generally migrated to cities or abroad. The Enclosure Movement provided the labor needed for the industrialization of Britain.

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jan 1, 1730
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~ 296 years ago