Question

Why were workers in England hostile to machine and new technology? *​

Answer 1

Explanation: Workers were hostile to the arrival of new technology in the industries and factories because it threatens their livelihood. Machines replaced human labour which was not a good indication for those who earned their livelihood by working in the industries.

Answer 2

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✒ They feared that they would lose their jobs and livelihood.

✒ The workers were too poor to buy new machines.