Luddite

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/luddite

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kind of government does Luddite have?Deployment of military forces, enactment of severe laws, executions, and penal transportation
2. What is the movement name?Luddite movement
3. What is the period of activity?Primarily 1811-1816
4. What were the Luddites and why did they protest machines?The Luddites were workers in England who smashed textile machines because they feared losing their jobs and wages.
5. Who was Ned Ludd and why did the Luddites use his name?Ned Ludd was a legendary weaver who may not have existed; the Luddites used his name to unite and hide their identities.

Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid technological advancement and mechanization, transforming economies and societies.
Automated Machinery: Machines designed to operate with minimal human intervention, often replacing manual labor.
Artisans: Skilled craftspeople who produce goods by hand, often with high quality and detail.
Socioeconomic: Relating to the interaction of social and economic factors.