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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The protesters were called Luddites, a term derived from the name Ned Ludd. They were opposed to the introduction of mechanized looms and other forms of technology that they believed threatened their jobs.

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