The Luddite Movement was a social movement that emerged in England during the early 19th century, primarily between 1811 and 1816. It consisted of skilled artisans who protested against the rise of industrialization and the introduction of new machinery that threatened their jobs. The movement is named after a possibly mythical figure, Ned Ludd, who was said to have destroyed weaving machines. Luddites believed that these machines devalued their craftsmanship and led to unemployment. They organized protests and sometimes resorted to destroying factory equipment. Although the movement was ultimately suppressed, it highlighted the tensions between technology and labor during the Industrial Revolution.