Question

Explain briefly what the open field system meant to rural people in eighteenth century in England....​
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Answer 1

Answer:

❤.During the open field system the laborers used to live with landowners but under the enclosure system They lost their jobs they were employed only for harvesting and sowing season. The labourers had to migrate to other parts in search of jobs.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) A Rich Farmer The open field system was not beneficial for the rich farmer. A rich farmer preferred to expand his land holding by enclosing the open land. In the 18th century, the second round of enclosing open fields took place to increase grain production. (b) A Labourer All villagers had access to common land or the open fields. The small poor farmers and labourers used the open fields for grazing sheep and cows. They fished in the rivers and ponds and hunted rabbit in common forests. For the poor labourer the open common land was essential for survival. It supplemented their meagre income, sustained their cattle and helped them tide over bad times when the crops failed. (c) A Peasant Woman The poor woman collected fuelwood for fire and berries and fruit for food during the time of open fields and commons. So, it was beneficial to peasant women.

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