Question

What do you understand by enclosure. List its effects on poor people?

Answer 1

an area that is surrounded by a barrier.

"a deer enclosure"

synonyms: paddock, fold, pen, compound, stockade, ring, yard, pound;

During the enclosure movement, The rich farmers began taking over the commons (common lands) for their profit, which also effected the poor farmers as their land was also taken away. The poor farmers had to pay rent as well.