The 'Enclosure Movement' in England influenced the ecology of the colonies by:
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Correct answer: Bringing European farming methods and livestock with migrants
Social and economic changes in England pushed landless people to the colonies. These settlers brought their traditional agricultural worldview, which emphasized permanent clearing and individual ownership of land.
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