The 'Enclosure Acts' in 18th-century England contributed to industrialization primarily by:
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Correct answer: Creating a large, landless labor force that migrated to urban factories
Enclosure consolidated small landholdings into larger, private farms, increasing efficiency but displacing tenant farmers. These displaced workers provided the essential labor pool required by the new urban textile mills.
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