Victorian Age Main Events

What event marked the beginning of what is known as the 'century of humiliation' for China?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The First Opium War

• The Taiping Rebellion

• The signing of the Treaty of Nanjing

Which act in 1842 aimed to improve the working conditions in mines by prohibiting the employment of women and young children underground?

• The Health and Morals of Apprentices Act

• The Mines Act

• The Poor Law Amendment Act

• The Factory Act

What was the primary reason for the unification movements in Italy and Germany?

• Economic benefits

• Religious unity

• Cultural similarities

• Nationalism and Realpolitik

Which war demonstrated the outdated military tactics and led to significant reforms in European armies?

• The Seven Years' War

• The Crimean War

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Napoleonic Wars

What major infrastructure project was completed in 1869 that significantly enhanced global trade and communication?

• The Suez Canal

• The Transpacific Railway

• The Panama Canal

• The Trans-Siberian Railway