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Pressures for change: Luddism and radical agitation; the anti-slavery movement; Methodism; early socialism and the ideas of Robert Owen.
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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
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Pressures for change: Luddism and radical agitation; the anti-slavery movement; Methodism; early socialism and the ideas of Robert Owen
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Which of the following was a key demand of the Luddites during their protests in the early 19th century?
Direct answer
The Luddites demanded protection of traditional jobs as they protested against the introduction of machinery that threatened their livelihoods.
Key terms
- Radical Agitation: Political movements aimed at achieving significant social and political change, often through protests and demands for reform.
- Corn Laws: A series of laws that imposed tariffs on imported grain, protecting domestic agriculture but leading to higher food prices and discontent among the working class.
Common trap
Confusing Luddism with Chartism: Luddism focused on opposition to mechanization and job loss, while Chartism sought political reforms like universal suffrage.
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