Luddite Rebellion (jan 1, 1811 – jan 1, 1816)
Description:
A group of people that formed a radical faction to destroy textile machinery. They protested against businesses using machines in a "deceitful manner". They feared that their jobs would be taken over by machines. The term Luddite is now used to describe someone that is opposed to technological advancementsAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1811
jan 1, 1816
~ 5 years