In February 1812, the British Parliament passed the _________, which made attacks on textile machinery punishable by death.

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In February 1812, the British Parliament passed the Frame Breaking Act, which made the destruction of textile machinery, an act often associated with the Luddite movement, punishable by death. This was a response to the widespread protests against the mechanization of the textile industry, which was believed to be causing unemployment among skilled textile workers.

In February 1812, the British Parliament Passed the _________, Which