how were common lands changed into enclosed lands by the rich farmers

Q- How were common lands changed into enclosed lands by the rich farmers?

Answer- The common lands changed into enclosed lands by the rich farmers by the following ways:

1. Rich farmers drove out villagers who had small cottages on the commons.

2. They prevented the poor farmers from entering the enclosed lands.

3. They starting dividing and enclosing common land and building hedge around their holdings to separate their property from others.

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