Question

how did the enclosure acts help to fuel the industrial revolution?
a. they boosted agricultural exports that led farmers to invest their profits in industries
b. they increased the availability of labor that was needed for the growing industries.
c. they promoted innovation in agricultural techniques, which encouraged innovation in other fields
d. they led to a steady rise in income for the middle class, who helped to finance the industries.

Explanation:

The Enclosure Acts involved the process of fencing off common land that was previously available for free to rural poor for grazing etc. This led to many rural people losing their means of subsistence in the countryside. As a result, they had to move to urban areas in search of work. The growing industries during the Industrial Revolution needed a large labor force, and this displaced rural population provided that labor.

Answer:

B. They increased the availability of labor that was needed for the growing industries.