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Enclosure Movement

Definition

The Enclosure Movement was a process in England during the late 18th century where open fields were converted into individually owned pieces of land through legislation.

Related terms

Common Land: These are areas owned collectively or by one person, but rights such as grazing livestock or collecting firewood are shared among local residents.

Private Property Rights: These refer to legal designations for ownership of property wherein individuals hold exclusive rights over land and buildings within their property lines.

Land Tenure System: This term refers to how land ownership rules are structured in society.

"Enclosure Movement" appears in:

Subjects (2)

AP European History
AP World History: Modern

Study guides (1)

AP Human Geography - 5.4 The Second Agricultural Revolution

Practice Questions (5)

How did enclosure movement patterns contribute significantly to urbanization in Britain during this period?
Why was the Enclosure Movement significant to the Second Agricultural Revolution?
What role did the Enclosure Movement play in the Second Agricultural Revolution?
What was a significant aspect of the enclosure movement in Britain?
How did the enclosure movement during Industrial Revolution Britain affect female farm workers?

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