Victorian Era

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Vitorian Era (1837 - 1901)

In  1837 Queen Victoria came to the throne at age 18.

After the French Revolution and the victories of Britain, the influence and standing of Great Britain increased abroad.

Industrial Revolution

• rising population
• rural employment
• migration to towns
• horrendous living conditions
• bad working conditions
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Industrial revolution
in keywords

mention at least 2 major improvements in communication in the Victorian era

How were people's lives affected by all the changes in this period?
Mention 3 things at least.

What is meant by "Victorian optimism"?

In what way do the novels by Dickens reflect the "Zeitgeist"?

Find a picture relating to the Great Exhibition and explain what it represents