In the late sixteenth century, which change in English agriculture contributed to England's drive to establish overseas colonies?
a. English empire-building had nothing to do with agriculture or economic motives.
b. Early industrialization drew many farm laborers off the land, creating a need for crops supplied from overseas.
c. A drought and poor growing conditions made it difficult for English farmers to produce enough tobacco to satisfy European demand.
d. The enclosure movement among landowners displaced many small farmers, creating a marginalized group that supplied many of the earliest immigrants to America.
e. The enclosure of many farms for sheep grazing created a need for overseas supplies of livestock feed.
d
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