In 19th-century England, Luddites protested against this.
- Price controls on textiles
- New industrial technologies
- Food prices
- Immigration
Daily Quiz for April 5, 2017
In 19th-century England, Luddites protested against this.
In 19th-century England, Luddites protested against this.
New industrial technologies. The movement was named after Ned Ludd, who purportedly destroyed two stocking frames in 1779. The Luddite movement climaxed in an open rebellion in northern England. The government deployed massive military forces to suppress the Luddites.