Before the agricultural revolution much of England's farmland was "common" land, since there was far less competition in terms of the land being used for crop cultivation.
I recall the USSR being the answer.
Common practices and culture
Answer: Cyrus Field
Explanation:
"Cyrus West Field and the Atlantic Telegraph Company were behind the construction of the first transatlantic telegraph cable. The project began in 1854 and was completed in 1858." - from online