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In History / College | 2025-07-07

The Diggers in 16th and 17th century England were:

A. child laborers who worked in dangerous mine shafts
B. people who resisted and protested against the process of enclosure
C. textile mill workers who tried to unionize
D. railroad workers

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Answer (1)

The Diggers were a group in England during the 16th and 17th centuries who resisted land enclosure by protesting and advocating for communal land rights. They sought equality and fair access to land for all, contrasting sharply with the prevailing economic systems of their time. Their movement underscored significant social and economic tensions in early modern England. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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