How did the new enclosure system hurt peasants?

The new enclosure system, which involved converting common land into privately owned farms, significantly hurt peasants by depriving them of their traditional rights to graze livestock and gather resources. This loss of access to common lands undermined their livelihoods, forcing many into poverty and unemployment. Additionally, the shift to large-scale agriculture favored wealthier landowners, further marginalizing peasant communities and contributing to social and economic inequality. As a result, many peasants were compelled to migrate to urban areas in search of work, often facing harsh conditions in rapidly industrializing cities.