This refers to the Enclosure movement which was prominent in
Britain from the 18th century to the 19th century. Enclosure
means to divide or consolidate the communal lands and small holding into what
we now see as one big farm which was owned by an individual. This meant that the
villagers could no longer, as they could before that, use that land to raise
livestock among other things.
Answer: Local governments exercise important functions in the United States. They plan and pay for most roads, run public schools, provide water, organize police and fire services, establish zoning regulations, license professions, and arrange elections for their citizens. People must be familiar with their local governement institutions because they are the ones that support you everydat, and you need to know whats going on in your own community.
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