What was the Victorian era?

A period in the history of the United Kingdom of Great Britain is known as the Victorian era or
Victorian era. It was the heyday of the British Empire and the height of the Industrial
Revolution in that country. It lasted during the 64 years of the reign of Victoria I (from 1837 to
1901), one of the longest in the history of the kingdom.
it was a period of stability referred to as the British Peace. It was characterized by a
series of political, cultural, economic and scientific changes, which turned the agrarian
country of England into a highly industrialized nation interconnected by an extensive rail
network.
The Victorian era began in 1837 with the accession of Queen
Victoria I to the throne of the United Kingdom, although there
are those who place it a few years earlier, when the Reform Act
of 1832 emerged, which profoundly changed the British electoral
system. There were certain sensitivities and suspicions that have
normally been associated with the Victorian era.
Victorian era division

 Early Victorianism. From 1837 to 1851. Queen Victoria

ascends to the throne and English society begins its
settlement after the Industrial Revolution.
 Middle Victorianism. From 1851 to 1873, a long period
of internal stability fueled by the benefits of the
Industrial Revolution and international importance.
 late victorianism. From 1873 to 1901, a period of social
protests, riots in the colonies and especially in Ireland,
culminating in the death of the Queen.

Classification of society that
divides country into certain
groups based on status.
Although not illegal, marriage
between the upper and lower
class was very taboo Jane's
mother is exiled from the family
Family Inheritance and
reputation
-Familial and business
connections –
Family estates and investments
-Marriage (marry up/marry
down)

House of Lords.
Spiritual lords are the bishops
of the church of england
Crown ministers.
Peers.
Perform a ceremonial function or
Inherit their title.
operate as part of the goverment

Baronets knights Country

Gentleman
UPPER CL ASS
The highest class was known as the
aristocracy. It includes the Church
and the nobility, having great power
and wealth.

The upper bourgeoisie appears, a class that were originally merchants and that
with the industrial revolution had become the new rich, who could never opt for
higher social classes but who were the ones who really managed the economy.
• The gentry was made up of bankers,
businessmen and financiers, heirs of those
who had risked their capital
 THE VICTORIAN ERA
administrators professionals

merchants Was very prosperous for

It made up about 15% of Business owners
this class
population
Conformed by
They valued hard work, sexual Middle class people owned
morality and individual Characteristics MIDDLE CLASS Victorian era and managed vast business
personality. empires.
Result of the
They were predominantly industrial revolution
church of England attendees Middle class worked for
their wages
opened the doors for more Had a positive impact on the
job opportunities education of middle class children.

Attributed to the change in the

status of the women
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labor

the working class

factory workers

seamstresses

miners

sweepers

lower class

These were the people who lived on charity. They

were not involved in any work.
the poor
 CONCLUSION

➢ The beginning of the industrial revolution was very important for

England as it turned the economy and society around.
➢ Children were recruited to work in the factories because they were
easier to manipulate and did not need high pay, many children died and
were injured due to the high pressure and temperature.
➢ Employers increased the working hours so that children and women
were forced to work long hours.
➢ The housewife for many centuries was dedicated to taking care of her
children, her home and her husband, instead of being the head of the
household.