ATL 6 Key Features of the Rawfolds Mill Attack

Fill in the blank: The attack on Rawfolds Mill was led by approximately ___ workers in Liversedge, Yorkshire.

• 100

• 50

• 200

• 300

Fill in the blank: Workers armed with ___ and pistols approached the mill in military formation.

• muskets

• swords

• shields

• axes

Fill in the blank: Defense by William Cartwright involved ___ and local workers.

• soldiers

• merchants

• priests

• farmers

Fill in the blank: The outcome included two attackers being ___ during the confrontation.

• killed

• arrested

• injured

• rescued

Fill in the blank: ___ was a notable participant, later arrested for his involvement in the Rawfolds Mill Attack.

• James Haigh

• William Cartwright

• Samuel Ludd

• Edward Mason

The significance of the Rawfolds Mill Attack was:

• It marked a key event in the Luddite movement against industrialization.

• It was the first use of steam power in textile mills.

• It led to the immediate closure of all mills in Yorkshire.

• It resulted in the invention of the spinning jenny.

The government's response to Luddite actions was:

• to send in the army and pass harsh laws

• to support the Luddites' demands

• to ignore the Luddite actions

• to provide compensation to factory owners

James Haigh sustained which injury during the Rawfolds Mill Incident?

• A gunshot wound

• A broken leg

• A head injury

• A burn

When was the trial for the Rawfolds Mill Incident held?

• January 1812

• January 1813

• April 1812

• January 1814

Who was found guilty and sentenced to death after the Rawfolds Mill Incident?

• William Cartwright

• James Haigh

• 100 workers

• None of the above