mar 1, 1811 - Luddites Gone Mad
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The Luddites (term used to describe those who resist technology) attempted to protect jobs & wages being cut by destroying textile machines in Northern British factories. The group was founded by Ned Ludd in Arnold, Nottingham and would meet at night near industrial towns to practice drills for factory destruction.
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