Who were the Luddites?
Q: Who were the Luddites?
A: The Luddites were a radical group of English textile workers who protested against the use of machinery in the textile industry.
Q: What did the Luddites protest against?
A: The Luddites protested against the use of machinery in a "fraudulent and deceitful manner" to get around standard labour practices.
Q: What oath did the Luddites take?
A: The Luddites took an oath to resist machinery in the textile industry.
Q: What did the Luddites fear about the machines in the textile industry?
A: The Luddites feared that the time spent learning the skills of their craft would go to waste as machines would replace their role in the industry.
Q: Did the textile industry grow despite the Luddites' protests?
A: Yes, despite the Luddites' protests, the textile industry grew to be a major exporter of cloth.
Q: Did the Luddites protest against progress?
A: No, it is not quite right that the Luddites protested against the machinery itself in an attempt to halt progress.
Q: How and when did the Luddite movement end?
A: The Luddite movement began in Nottingham and ended in a region-wide rebellion that lasted from 1811 to 1816. Mill and factory owners took to shooting protesters. Eventually, the movement was suppressed with military force.
