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In May of 1773, the British Parliament passed the Enclosure Act. The law "enclosed" plots owned by landowners, no longer allowing commoners to travel, farm, or graze animals where they pleased. The controversial law was a big step toward property ownership, civil liberties, and migration toward urban areas, all of which have shaped the modern world. The establishment of property rights led to a surge in market trading within Britain, dividing rich landowners from commoners. The British government passed a series of Poor Laws to support a growing lower class population during a period of great technological and societal change. (credit: Studysmarter)