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The British Enclosure Movement began as early as the 12th century and continued up until the end of the 19th century. Traditionally, most of the land in English villages was communally owned, or an area owned by everyone in the community.
The North will have more economic power which grants more opportunities for innovation within the war, better innovation makes it more defendable.
The South will be able to better allocate soldiers to different areas without the delays caused by borders.
It made traveling and shipping easier for the people who owned industries