During the Industrial Revolution, the growing population, urbanization, and increased demand for food led to the enclosure movement in England. This movement involved the privatization of common lands, such as fields and forests, by wealthy landowners for agricultural purposes. This resulted in less available farmland for small farmers and peasants, as they were forced off the land and into urban areas where they could work in factories. The privatization of farmland also contributed to the consolidation of land ownership in the hands of a few wealthy individuals, further limiting access to land for others. Ultimately, the enclosure movement played a significant role in the shift towards more privatized farmland during the Industrial Revolution.
