Victorians Flashcards
What happened in 1851?
The great exhibition
What happened in 1833?
The first factory
What happened in 1879?
Thomas Edison discovers the light bulb
What happened in 1842?
The mines act
What happened in the 19 century?
Post
What happened during 1914-1918?
First World War
What happened in 1928?
The representation people’s act
What happened in 1913?
The cat and mouse act
What happened in 1844?
The factory act stopped children between 8 & 12
What happened in 1878?
The factory act was banned for children
What did children work as?
/ Mine working
/ Trappers
/ Drawers
What where the Suffergists?
/ Led by Millieen Fawcaft
/ Believed in non violent protest
What were the Suffergest?
/ Led by Emmeline Pan
/ They believed violence was nesossery
What was life like for Victorian women?
/ They had a few political rights
/ A wife had to do as her husband said
What happened in 1882?
Married women property act
What happened in 1857?
Matrol moral causes act
What did Dr Bernardo do?
/ Provided homes / Opened charity / Education / Orphanages / He cared about children
What did Lord Shaftsberry do?
Passed the factory act
Improve children’s life
member parliament
What was it like for rich victorians?
Larger houses
More food
strong
What was it like for poor Victorians?
Small houses
No food
Weak
When was the Victorian era?
1837-1901
What century was it in?
19 century
What were the types of toys they played with?
Rocking horse Diabolo Thermatrop Jack in the box Teddy bears Noah's ark Hoop & Stick Spinning toys Doll houses
Why was the cat and mouse given this name?
The people in parliament decided it
