The enclosure movements refer to the process of consolidating and fencing off common lands in Europe during the Second Agricultural Revolution.
Related terms
Industrialization: The transition from an agrarian society to one dominated by industry and manufacturing.
Agricultural Revolution: A period of significant changes in agricultural practices and production that led to increased food production and population growth.
Crop Rotation: The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land to improve soil fertility and prevent crop diseases.