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Queen Victoria/ Victorian Era

When?
Historical period?

1819-1901
Reign 20 June 1837- 22 January 1901

Where?
What is the geographical location?
Is the location of the events
significant?

England, UK

Who?
Who is involved? Personal
background that influenced
individual actions? Contributions
and legacy?

Queen Victoria/Prince Albert

She ruled whilst Britain was one of the worlds richest countries.
Had 9 children who married into noble family around Europe she was nicknamed grandmother
of europe

Why?
Why has this situation arisen?

The queen was not highly intelligent but her conscientiousness and strict morals helped her to
restore the prestige crown and establish it as a symbol of public service. Her reign saw to the
industrial expansion and economic progress.

So what?
What impact have they had on the
modern world?

Her reign lasted longer than any other British monarch and she was the longest female monarch
in history.
Her monarch was more a symbol then political, it was no longer based on financial and person
scandals but on morality and family values.

How much information is

available?
Variety of sources available,
different perspectives?

There is a variety of sources, diaries, and perspectives on the era.

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The Industrial Revolution in Britain

When?
Historical period?

1760 to around 1820-1840

Where?
What is the geographical location?
Is the location of the events
significant?

It began in Great Britain, and spread to Western Europe and the United States.

Who?
Who is involved? Personal
background that influenced
individual actions? Contributions
and legacy?

Sir Humphrey Davy- English chemist and inventor. He invented the Davy lamp which was used
by miners to detect gas and improve safety
George Stephenson- Mechanical engineer, developed the steam engine for use in trains.
Charles Dicken- English writer and social critic who lived through the industrial revolution.

Why?
Why has this situation arisen?

It was a fundamental economic change where England changed from mostly agricultural to
mostly industrial. Britain was the first country in the world to experience the revolution due to
their education, their modern work attitudes, and a modern government.

So what?
What impact have they had on the
modern world?

It improved the standard of living for workers, food and health care became easier to access
resulting in an increase in life expectancy and mortality rates to decline. The revolution also saw
to education becoming compulsory for children which lead to high literacy levels. It brought
about increase in population, and voting rights. Although the revolution has a lot of positive
impacts it has caused a drastic increase in pollution, and also a large gap between rich and poor.

How much information is

available?
Variety of sources available,
different perspectives?

There is a lot of sources available in relation to the revolution.