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The Luddites: everything you wanted to know

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The Suppression of the Luddite Movement

This chapter explores the measures taken by the government and local magistrates to suppress the Luddite movement during the industrial revolution, including the deployment of troops and the passing of laws. It also delves into the attitudes of magistrates towards the Luddites and the involvement of women in the disturbances.

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