Luddites

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  • Created on: 25-04-17 19:53
who were the luddites?
Textile workers
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Was was the MAIN reason for the protest?
Machines taking jobs
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Name the method of protest they used
Breaking stocking frame/ machines
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Who was General Ludd?
Fictional leader of Luddites
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What was a punishment for convicted Luddites?
Execution
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What was the authorities reaction?
Sent 10,000 soldiers- feared the French Revolution
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Was was the MAIN reason for the protest?

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Machines taking jobs

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What was a punishment for convicted Luddites?

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