ARTIFACT 3

LUDDITES ON RAMPAGE

        Nottingham, October 17-Mysterious brigands under the banner of Ned Ludd laid waste to two large stocking frames in Nottingham last night. It seems that Ned Ludd has been across lots, with more than 100 stocking frames smashed in recent months. Ned Ludd has even pronounced himself King, and is said to be amassing an armed insurrection to upset our government. In recent months, as a troublesome sign of things that will certainly come to pass, innocent people have been massacred. William Brookings, of Nottingham, the owner of numerous factories, was set upon by five wild brigands while riding his horse through Nottingham, and shot several times. John Kent, of Nottingham, a prominent city magistrate, while taking a stroll through his garden, was murderously set upon by two brutes, who murderously bludgeoned him to with hammers. Our Majesty’s Government has been helpless in putting an end to this insurrection. Rewards of thousands of pounds have been put out for the capture of Ned Ludd, and his majesty’s troops have been deployed. Yet the insurrection continues.

REFLECTION!!!

1. 

a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?

The artifact relates to class consiousness, because during the industrial revolution, there emerged a working class to do the work in the factories.

b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?

It also relates to economics, and health.

2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?

My teacher chose it for me, and I spent an hour creating it.

3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?

That writing a meaningful piece of news is a Mt. Everest in itself.

4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas?  Why, or why not?

Yes, because I worked hard on it and put a lot of detail, and opinions into it.

5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5 (0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:

a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
2

b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
1

c) Impact on your learning
1

d) Level of creativity and originality

1

6. Any additional comments.

I'm lazy.