This group was responsible for the murder of William Horsfall seven days after they attacked Rawfords Mill under the leadership of George Mellors.
Lord Byron composed a "song for" this movement after making his first speech in the House of Lords defending it. This group was responsible for the murder of William Horsfall seven days after they attacked Rawfords Mill under the leadership of George Mellors. In response to their actions, Parliament passed the Frame Breaking Act. Most of these people were skilled workers whose livelihoods were threatened by new mechanized looms. For 10 points, name this group of early nineteenth century British dissenters, whose name now denotes those who avoid using technology.
Lord Byron composed a "song for" this movement after making his first speech in the House of Lords defending it.
Luddites