The Victorian Age, The British Empire Flashcards
What year did Queen Victoria become queen of the UK?
19th Century
1837
How old was Queen Victoria when she became queen?
Queen Victoria was
18 years old
What year did Queen Victoria die?
20th Century
1901
Queen Victoria dies
How long did Queen Victoria reign for?
Almost 64 years
What is Queen Victoria’s reign known as?
The Victorian Age
What did a number of reformers work to improve during the Victorian Age?
Improve conditions of life for the poor
In what way was the Victorian Age a golden age for Britain?
Britain increased in
power
and influence
abroad
How far did the British Empire extend during the Victorian period?
India
Australia
Large parts of Africa
Which is the largest empire the world has ever seen?
The British Empire
during Victorian times
How many people were part of the British Empire during the Victorian era?
400 Million people
How many British citizens left Britain for the colonies between 1853 and 1913?
13 Million people
Why did Russian and Polish jews come to Britain between 1870 and 1914?
To escape persecution
How many Russian and Polish jews came to Britain between 1870 and 1914?
120,000 Russian and Polish Jews
Where did many Russian and Polish jews settle when they arrived in the UK between 1870 and 1914?
London’s East End
Manchester
Leeds
