Enclosure Flashcards
1
Q
Why did enclosure happen???
A
- Late 1400’s and early 1500’s showed an increase in demand for wool and cloth
- Trade made up 90% of English exports
2
Q
Why was this a problem???
A
- Land owners switched from farming crops to enclosing land and farming sheep to make more money
- Fewer farmers were needed for sheep
- Lead to many peasants being forced to leave their village
3
Q
Enclosure positives
A
- Those in favour (the beneficiaries) insisted it was necessary for economic growth
4
Q
Enclosure negatives
A
- Lead to depopulation and an increase in vagabonds (homeless people)
- Increase in crime
5
Q
What was done to stop enclosure???
A
- Henry’s parliament introduced 2 laws in 1488 and 1489 which were deemed anti-enclosure
6
Q
Why was enclosure a problem in the Isle of Wight???
A
- If depopulation occurred there would be no one to defend the coastline
