Answer:
The
factors that led to the Enclosure Movement in England were the increase in
prices of wool in the international market and the increased demand for food grains
in England.
(i) Increase in Prices of Wool In the 16th century, the
price of wool in the international market went up so the rich farmers wanted to
expand wool production to earn higher profits. They were eager to improve their
sheep breeds and keen on controlling large areas of land in compact blocks to
allow improved breeding. So, they started building hedges around their holdings
to separate their property from that of others.
(ii) Increased Demand for Grain In the 16th
century, the population of England expanded rapidly; more people were living in
the cities and working in the factories. As urban population grew, demand for
food grains increased and food grain prices rose.
Because of the war with France, trade was disrupted and
import of grain from Europe declined. Prices of food grains increased rapidly in
England. This encouraged land-owners to enclose land and enlarge areas under
grain cultivation, leading to the second Enclosure Movement.
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