Which of the following was an effect of the enclosure of common lands in the English countryside during the seventeenth century?
A) Chartered companies increased in number and spread to the countryside.
B) Serfdom was imposed on the remaining English peasants.
C) Agricultural productivity dropped drastically, leading to famines.
D) Landowners began to plant new crops to sell in distant, instead of domestic, markets.

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The enclosure of common lands in the English countryside during the seventeenth century allowed landowners to consolidate fields to achieve greater economies of scale in agriculture. This led to the introduction of new agricultural techniques and the planting of new crops, often for sale in distant markets, rather than for local consumption. Enclosures were part of the agricultural revolution that increased productivity and changed the agricultural and social landscape of England.

Which of the Following Was an Effect of the Enclosure