Great Britain and the Victorian Compromise Flashcards
1
Q
When was the “Victorian Age”?
A
1837-1901
2
Q
What is the Victorian Age (1837-1901) associated with?
A
- Long reign of Queen Victoria at 18
- Early yars of her reign coincided with continuation of libral reform of the British govt through “Victorian Compromise”
3
Q
Victorian’s Compromise was a political alliance of _______ and the ________.
A
Middle class and aristocracy to exclude working class from political power.
4
Q
What was the Factory Act of 1831 in Great Britain?
A
Act forbade employment of children under 9
5
Q
What was “The New Poor Law (1834)” in Great Britain?
A
Required those in need, able, and unemployed to live in workhouses.
6
Q
What was the Municipal Reform Law (1835)?
A
Gave control of cities to the middle class
