Luddism similar to Swing Riots (18) Flashcards
How long did Luddism go on for and where did it start?
1811-1817
Nottingham
What is a LT cause of Luddism?
increased introduction of frame rents
What happened in May 1808 that caused Luddism?
Napoleon closes ports
What year did prices rise following failed harvests?
1812
When was the American Non Intercourse Act?
1811
What happened due to the American Non Intercourse Act?
exports worth £11 million in 1810 dropped to £2 million by 1811
What was a LT cause of Swing Riots?
Threshing machines reduced winter work - could do work of up to 15 men
What is a ST cause of Swing Riots?
2 consecutive poor harvests in 1830
How long did Luddism last?
6 years
How did Luddism begin?
By sending threatening letters to employers in 1811 in Nottingham
In 3 weeks how many stocking frames were destroyed?
200
In Feb 1812 how many stocking frames were destroyed and how much damage was this (£)?
1000 frames
Between £6000-8000
Who was the anti-luddite mill owner who was killed?
William Horsfield
How long did Swing Riots Last?
2 years
How much damage did Swing riots cause (£)?
£600 riot damage
£100,000 arson damage
How many counties did the swing riots spread to?
20
How many troops sent to Luddite active areas?
12,000
In 1812, how many men were killed and transported in Lancashire
18 killed
13 transported
When was the Frame Breaking Act introduced?
1812
When was Haebus Corpus suspended?
1816
Repealed 1818
How many sentences to death after swing riots?
252
How many transported after Swing Riots?
505
