Victorian Era: Society and Progress

The video explores the Victorian era, a period of significant change in the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. It highlights the Industrial Revolution's impact on industry and society, the strict social hierarchy, and the era's economic growth. Cultural developments in literature, art, and architecture are discussed, along with technological innovations like trains and the telegraph. The political landscape saw reforms that expanded voting rights. The era's legacy includes social reforms and lasting influences on modern society.

When did the Victorian era begin?

• 1800

• 1850

• 1837

• 1901

What major event characterized the Victorian era?

• World War I

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Which class was at the top of the social order during the Victorian era?

• Peasants

• Rich people

• Working class

• Middle class

What was a significant factor in Britain's economic growth during the Victorian era?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• British Empire

Which author is known for addressing societal issues in Victorian literature?

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

• Charles Dickens

What was a symbol of progress in the Victorian era?

• Trains

• Ships

• Horse carriages

• Bicycles

Which political reform act occurred during the Victorian era?

• Reform Act of 1832

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Act of Union

What role did Queen Victoria play in British politics?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Absolute Monarch

• Constitutional Monarch

Which movement began during the Victorian era?

• Digital Revolution

• Civil Rights Movement

• Labor Rights Movement

• Environmental Movement

What lasting impact did the Victorian era have on modern society?

• Isolationism

• Social reforms and philanthropy

• Rise of monarchy

• Decline in education