Victorian Era

Victorian Era

A period of British history during Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), marked by cultural, political, and social changes.

Industrial Revolution

A socio-economic revolution beginning in the late 18th century characterized by the transition to industrialization and the rise of factories.

Chartism

A working-class movement in Britain that called for political reforms, including universal suffrage and the vote for all men.

Reform Act of 1832

Legislation that reformed the British electoral system by redistributing parliamentary seats and extending the franchise.

The New Poor Law (1834)

Legislation that established workhouses for the able-bodied poor, aiming to deter poverty by making conditions unattractive.

Factory Act (1833)

A law that set regulations for child labor in factories, including age limits and working hours.

Matrimonial Causes Act (1857)

Legislation that allowed civil divorce, changing marriage from a sacrament to a contract.

The Custody of Infants Act (1839)

A law that granted mothers rights to custody of their children under seven years old.

Victorian values

A set of social norms during the Victorian era emphasizing morality, family values, and social respectability.

Women's Suffrage Movement

A movement advocating for women's right to vote, significant in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

1837

The year Queen Victoria ascended the throne, marking the beginning of the Victorian Era.

1848

The year of widespread revolutions in Europe, including demands for political reform and national self-determination.

1857

The year the Matrimonial Causes Act was enacted, allowing for civil divorce in England.

1918

The year the Representation of the People Act was passed, giving certain women the right to vote in the UK.

1832

The year the Reform Act was enacted, which reformed the British electoral system.

1834

The year the New Poor Law was established, creating workhouses for the poor in Britain.

1833

The year the Factory Act was passed to regulate child labor in factories.

1840

The year Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, which solidified the royal family's public image.

1859

The year Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species,' sparking debates on evolution.

1901

The year Queen Victoria died, marking the end of the Victorian Era.