What was one result of the decision of wealthy landowners in southern and eastern England to begin using threshing machines in the early nineteenth century?

A) Many hired hands were left without work.
B) More free peasants had access to land.
C) A new class of professional engineers was created in order to service the machines.
D) Peasants gained civil and sometimes even political rights.
E) There was very little change in everyday life.

Threshing Machines

Mechanical devices designed for separating cereal grains from their chaff and straw, significantly improving efficiency in agricultural production.

Wealthy Landowners

Individuals or families that possess significant amounts of land, wealth, and influence, often playing a crucial role in agricultural, economic, and political spheres.

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, characterized by industrialization, colonial expansion, and significant social, economic, and political changes.