In the Early 19th Century, Skilled Textile Makers Attacked and Destroyed

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the early 19th century, skilled textile makers attacked and destroyed factories that used new mechanized looms; these protesters were called ____.

• A) Luddites
• B) Progressives
• C) Automatons
• D) Conservatives

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