nov 1, 1749 - Enclosure Acts In Britain
Description:
The British Parliament passed a series of Enclosure Acts that allowed wealthy landowners to seperated off common lands. These laws ended the open-field system, forcing many peasants off their land. This created more efficent agriculture but hurt small farmers, who often migrated to towns for work. The event represents both progress in productivity and disruption to traditional rural life.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 1, 1749
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~ 276 years ago