The claiming of common properties by states or private interests for their own use is known as the
A) tragedy of the commons.
B) enclosure movement.
C) greenhouse effect.
D) comodification of the environment.

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The enclosure movement refers to the claiming of commonly held land by private interests, often for the purpose of agricultural use. This process occurred throughout Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries and had long-lasting effects on land use, property ownership, and social structure. The other options are not relevant to the concept of claiming common properties for private use.

The Claiming of Common Properties by States or Private Interests