Great Britain and the Victorian Compromise Flashcards

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When was the “Victorian Age”?

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1837-1901

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What is the Victorian Age (1837-1901) associated with?

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  • 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”
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Victorian’s Compromise was a political alliance of _______ and the ________.

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Middle class and aristocracy to exclude working class from political power.

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What was the Factory Act of 1831 in Great Britain?

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Act forbade employment of children under 9

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What was “The New Poor Law (1834)” in Great Britain?

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Required those in need, able, and unemployed to live in workhouses.

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What was the Municipal Reform Law (1835)?

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Gave control of cities to the middle class

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