Rise of the Luddites
Discontent among the British working class in the late 1700s leads to a push for reform amidst rising automation. With union organizing banned, workers attempt to negotiate for better conditions but face constant rejection from both employers and Parliament. The introduction of automated machinery around 1810 becomes the tipping point, igniting the Luddite movement in response to the growing economic disparity.In this clip
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