State the difference between the enclosures in the 16th and 18th century in England.
Enclosures in the 16th Century | Enclosures in the 18th century |
a. Enclosures in this period were driven to expand wool production. | In this period enclosures were driven to increase grain production to meet the rising needs of the society. |
b. They were created by individual landlords not supported by the church or state. | The British parliament passed acts legalizing enclosures. |