The Luddites Flashcards

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Who were they?

A

Skilled workers/croppers

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When was this?

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1811-1817

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Reasons for the protest

A

New machinery:stocking frames and shearing frames

Put the skilled workers out of work as they could be operated by unskilled workers and paid less

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Methods

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Violent and destructive:

  • attacked factories
  • smashed machinery

Published pamphlets, songs and petitions also threatening letters

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