Luddite Rebellion (jan 1, 1811 – jan 1, 1816)
Description:
English textile workers destroy industrial machines that highly reduce the amount of labor necessary to produce their goods. This protectionist response to the decimation of cottage industry ultimately fails and industrial capitalism continues mostly unabated.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1811
jan 1, 1816
~ 5 years