Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Luddite Rebellion: Resistance to Industrialization in 1813

In 1813, the Luddite Rebellion in England marked a significant reaction against the mechanization of the textile industry. As innovations like the power loom replaced manual weaving, skilled textile workers faced job insecurity and the erosion of traditional crafts. The rebellion saw workers destroying machinery to protest these changes, highlighting the societal impact and foreshadowing future labor disputes in the face of technological advancement.