Which of these was most closely tied to the migration of the English rural poor from the countryside to cities in the sixteenth century?
A) the Reformation
B) enclosure
C) English efforts at colonization
D) deflation

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The enclosure movement, which involved the consolidation of small landholdings into larger farms, led to the displacement of many rural workers. This, in turn, contributed significantly to the migration of the rural poor to cities in search of employment.

Which of These Was Most Closely Tied to the Migration