In the early 1800s, the 'Luddites' were known for:
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Correct answer: Protesting against industrialization by destroying factory machinery
Luddites were textile workers who feared that new machines would replace their skilled labor and drive down wages. Their organized attacks on looms and factories represented early social resistance to the disruptions of industrialization.
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