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the first half of qeen victoria's reign
What were the frst years of Victoria’s reign like?
it was a time of imperial expansion and also of political developments and social reforms such as the Ten Hours Act of 1847
What made these achievements possible?
partly because of the way the queen reigned, is constitutionally, she did not prevail over parliament and became mediator
Why did the nation identify with the Queen?
Her exemplary way of life and her strict code of behaviour
What were the main political parties during her reign?
The main political parties were the Liberals (formerly Whigs) and the Conservatives
the first half of qeen victoria's reign
Were there any working-class movements?
Between 1838 and 1848 ‘Chartism’, in 1838 the "People's Charter" with social reforms and the right to vote for all adult males
Was Chartism successful?
the movement died because the House of Commons refused his requests
What were the Corn Laws?
It maintained the price of corn artifcially high to protect the landed interests.
What about foreign policy?
England was ready to fight wars to protect its trade routes. in 1839-1842 (opium war) they had access to five Chinese ports and control of Hong Kong. between 1853 and 1856. supported Turkey, British rule in 1857 had a crisis in India
life in the victorian town
the birth of the high street