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romanticism, historical background (George III was king of Great Britain…
romanticism, historical background
George III was king of Great Britain from 1760 to 1820
during this period Britain continued to develop
British society
rise of population: Britain was divided in three social classes
businessman and industrialist
the masses
landowners and aristocracy
the economy
Britain was industrialized by the industrial revolution
factories
transport system
banks
new engines (coal)
but
some workers continued to live and work in dreadful conditions
cities became overcrowded and unsanitary
the absence of police department, forced UK's army to operate in law and order
in factories, workers's conditions were miserable because they were mistreated and underpaid
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intellectuals considered the French Revolution as a source of inspiration for social changes
all forms of protests were repressed by the government
new working machines in factories and agriculture
raw materials coming from colonies
political background
the government repressed the protests of those who wanted to change the social conditions (Peterloo massacre)
social reforms couldn't be avoided anymore and the government introduced reforms
1833, factory act limited working hours and children couldn't work under the age of nine
1834, national primary education system.
1829, a police force was established
1825, trade unions were recognized
foreign policy
1793 - 1815
conflict with France ( with victories in the battle of nile, trafalgar and Waterloo)
the British colonial extension continued
act of union past in 1801 which made Ireland integral part of UK