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Bot GPT 3.5 enclosure
Enclosure was the factor that resulted in less available farmland and more privatized farmland during the Industrial Revolution. Enclosure refers to the process of fencing off common land and converting it into privately owned land. This practice became widespread during the Industrial Revolution as landowners sought to increase agricultural productivity and profits. Enclosure led to the consolidation of land ownership in the hands of a few wealthy individuals, reducing the amount of land available for small farmers and increasing the amount of privatized farmland. This trend contributed to the displacement of many rural workers and the growth of urban areas as people moved in search of employment.