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History 2: The golden ages of labor and looms

Planet Money Summer School

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The Decline of Handloom Weaving and the Luddite Perspective

This chapter examines the decline of handloom weaving jobs from 250,000 to nearly zero by 1850, spurred by industrialization. It delves into the effects on workers' lives during the Industrial Revolution and provides historical context regarding the Luddites and their struggles.

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