Victorian England and the Industrial Revolution
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What was a key factor in the expansion of British Imperialism?

  • British rulers believed in the importance of colonialism
  • Colonial territories were easy to conquer
  • The British had a surplus of raw materials
  • The British had the world's best navy (correct)

    • How did industrialization contribute to the growth of British Colonialism?

  • Industrialization created a surplus of skilled workers seeking employment abroad
  • Industrialization made it easier for Britain to defeat colonial powers
  • Industrialization led to a decrease in demand for raw materials
  • Industrialization increased the need for raw materials and new markets for British goods (correct)

    • Which of the following BEST describes the connection between industrialization and the change in British colonial focus from the Americas to the Eastern Hemisphere?

  • The American Revolution led to a decrease in the supply of raw materials from the Americas.
  • The American Revolution forced Britain to seek new sources of labor and raw materials.
  • The Industrial Revolution led to a decline in the importance of agricultural production.
  • The Industrial Revolution allowed Britain to shift focus towards more profitable colonies in the East. (correct)

    • What was a major change in British shipping after 1850?

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    What does the phrase “The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire” imply?

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    Clara Zetkin's quote suggests that women's liberation is tied to:

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    The text suggests that the Industrial Revolution led to:

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    What is the significance of the quote “The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire” as it relates to the text’s main idea?

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    What was the primary factor that led to the development of Indian nationalism?

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    What was the impact of British rule on local warfare in India?

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    What was the consequence of the British demand for cash crops in India?

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    Which of the following is an example of a positive impact of British rule on India?

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    How did British elites utilize Indian princes and elites in governing India?

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    Who is Rammohun Roy and what was his vision for India?

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    How is the social hierarchy under British rule compared to a glass of oil and water?

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    What was a significant irony in the development of Indian nationalism?

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    Which of the following is NOT a claim made by "experts" regarding women's education and roles outside of the home?

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    What is the main point of the passage?

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    What is the author's perspective on the social and economic conditions faced by women in Victorian England and other Western societies?

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    What is the author's attitude towards the suffragette movement?

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    How does the author relate the concept of women's rights to Marx's prediction of revolution?

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    Which of the following was NOT a major characteristic of the Second Industrial Revolution?

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    What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on Britain's status in the world?

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    What was the main reason for the slow development of urban planning in Victorian England?

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    How did Dr. John Snow's work contribute to understanding cholera outbreaks?

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    What was the key finding of Dr. John Snow's investigation into the 1854 cholera outbreak in London?

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    What was the main factor that contributed to the widespread prevalence of cholera in Victorian England?

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    What is the significance of the Victorian Age in British History?

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    What key element of the Industrial Revolution is MOST evident in the expansion of the London Underground in 1890?

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    Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of cholera epidemics in Europe and the United States during the 19th century?

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    What was the primary reason why Karl Marx’s communist revolution did not take place in industrial Western societies like Britain?

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    What was Prince Albert's role in the Great Exhibition of 1851?

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    Which of the following best describes the nature of Prince Albert's marriage to Queen Victoria?

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    Which of the following is NOT true about the impact of socialism?

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    What was the main goal of the socialist movement?

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    What was the primary reason why trade unions were illegal in Britain until the mid-1800s?

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    What was the significance of the Great Exhibition of 1851?

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    What was the main reason for the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

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    Which of these factors contributed to the failure of the Sepoy Mutiny?

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    What was the British East India Company's role in India?

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    How did the British East India Company's rule impact Indian society?

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    What was the major consequence of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

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    How did the British view India in the context of their industrial revolution?

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    Which of these accurately describes the state of Indian society under the British East India Company's rule?

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    What is the significance of the fact that the East India Company controlled an area with a larger population than Western Europe?

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    Flashcards

    Labor Unions

    Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and interests.

    Expanded Suffrage

    The movement to grant more individuals the right to vote.

    Victorian Women's Roles

    Upper class women focused on home management and family, often limited by societal expectations.

    Suffragette Movement

    Campaigns aimed at securing women's right to vote, including radical protests.

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    Education vs. Gender

    Debate on women's education affecting their roles and reproductive health.

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    Snow's Findings

    Research leading to germ theory and public health reforms.

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    Germ Theory

    The theory that microorganisms cause disease.

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    Cholera Epidemics

    Outbreaks of cholera in the 19th century affecting urban populations.

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    Prince Albert

    A historical figure symbolizing innovation and the past.

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    The Great Exhibition of 1851

    A showcase of technological and cultural achievements in London.

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    Socialism

    An economic system advocating government intervention for justice.

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    Karl Marx

    Philosopher who theorized about communism and class struggle.

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    Victorian Age

    The second half of the 19th century named after Queen Victoria, reflecting British culture.

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    Industrial Revolution

    The period of rapid industrial growth that transformed Britain from agriculture to factory-based economy.

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    Second Industrial Revolution

    The new phase of industrialization marked by expanded railway, telegraph, and electricity use.

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    Cholera

    A gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria, often linked to poor water sanitation.

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    Dr. John Snow

    The physician who linked cholera outbreaks to contaminated water in 1854 London.

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    Water contamination

    The presence of harmful substances in water, leading to health outbreaks like cholera.

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    Urban planning

    The design and regulation of urban areas to improve living conditions and services.

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    Sanitation laws

    Legislation aimed at improving public health standards, especially water and waste management.

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    Non-industrialized Countries

    Countries that lack significant industrial development and rely on agriculture or raw materials.

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    Industrialized Countries

    Countries that have developed advanced industrial sectors and economies, typically with technology and transport.

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    Colonialism

    The practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers.

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    Imperialism

    A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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    Clara Zetkin

    A German socialist known for her work in women's rights and labor movements.

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    British Empire Expansion

    The period when Britain controlled vast territories across the world, enabled by industrialization.

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    Technological Advantage

    The superior technology of industrialized nations that allows them to dominate others economically.

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    Free Trade vs. Mercantilism

    Free trade allows for unrestricted commerce between countries, while mercantilism restricts it to benefit the mother country.

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    The Raj

    The period of direct British rule in India from 1857 to 1947.

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    Direct British Command

    The British government took direct control of India after the mutiny.

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    Economic impact of British rule

    British demand for cash crops reduced food production, causing famine in India.

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    Railroad Network

    A large transportation system built by the British to unite different regions of India.

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    Indian Nationalism

    A strong sense of identity and desire for self-rule developed among Indians under British rule.

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    Rammohun Roy

    A Western-educated Indian leader advocating for Pan-Indian nationalism.

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    Class System

    A rigid social hierarchy that developed under British rule, creating resentment among Indians.

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    Role of Indian elites

    British elites relied on Indian princes and elites for implementing public policy.

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    Mughal Empire

    A powerful Islamic empire in India that declined in the mid-1700s.

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    East India Company (EIC)

    A British trading company that controlled India, employing local soldiers called Sepoys.

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    Sepoys

    Indian soldiers employed by the British East India Company.

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    Sepoy Mutiny

    A significant rebellion in 1857 by Sepoys against British rule due to cultural violations.

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    Beef and pork fat cartridges

    The grease used on cartridges that offended Hindu and Muslim soldiers, sparking the Sepoy Mutiny.

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    Caste system

    A social hierarchy in India that limited unity among different groups during the rebellion.

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    British view of India

    Perceived as a source of raw materials and a market for British goods.

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    Shared experience of colonization

    The unifying factor among Hindus and Muslims over time due to common oppression.

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    Study Notes

    The Rise of the British Empire

    • The Industrial Revolution dramatically transformed domestic life in Victorian England, catapulting Britain to a global power.
    • This empowered Britain to establish vast empires in many foreign regions, notably India.

    Victorian Life

    • The Victorian Age spanned the second half of the 19th century, named after Queen Victoria
    • While primarily describing British culture, it is now used to represent a broader period in world history.
    • Victorian England was a product of the Industrial Revolution, marking a shift from agriculture to factory life, impacting society, economics, politics, and the environment.

    Second Industrial Revolution

    • The later half of the 19th century saw a new phase of the Industrial Revolution, characterized by advancements in transportation.
    • This phase included expanding railway and telegraph lines, along with advancements in electricity, chemicals (including synthetic dyes), and steel production.

    Victorian Cities

    • Urban planning lagged behind population growth, leading to squalor and overcrowded conditions in many British cities.
    • Laws for sanitation and water supply were enacted, but implementation was often slow, and funding for upgrading older buildings was consistently scarce.

    Cholera and Germ Theory

    • Cholera is a bacterial infection affecting the digestive system, prevalent in areas with inadequate sanitation.
    • The mid-1800's experienced a severe cholera outbreak in London.
    • Dr. John Snow's groundbreaking investigation of the 1854 outbreak linked cholera to contaminated water.
    • He created a dot map to illustrate the concentration of cases around a specific water pump, proving the theory of water contamination.

    Resistance to Germ Theory

    • Snow's findings weren't immediately accepted by the medical community.

    Socialist Movement

    • The plight of workers spurred the growth of socialist thought, advocating for government intervention in the economy to achieve economic justice.
    • Karl Marx envisioned a communist future where the working class, or proletariat, would overthrow the bourgeoisie (owners of industry).

    Reasons for the Failure of Communism

    • Increased voting rights and the formation of labor unions provided political and economic outlets for workers in industrialized nations (e.g., Britain), reducing the appeal of revolution.
    • Nationalism often exceeded class loyalty in importance.

    Victorian Women

    • Women in upper classes were primarily involved in household management, child rearing, and often assisted by servants, with limited education focused on marriage prospects.

    • A significant disparity existed across social classes, with lower-class women facing pressures to work, sometimes in dangerous jobs such as textile mills, to support their families.

    • Despite this disparity, the Enlightenment ideals prompted challenges to traditional views on women's inferiority during the 1800s and early 1900s.

    • Education opportunities for women became slightly more available, but mostly remained focused on domestic roles.

    • Challenges to traditional views on women as inferior, and questioning of their status, emerged.

    The Expansion of British Empire

    • The growth of industrial life required more resources (raw materials), driving the acquisition of colonies to supply materiols.
    • New Technologies gave Britain a significant advantage.

    Reasons for British Domination

    • Britain's industrialization and technological advancements allowed it to dominate global markets.
    • The control of colonies was largely due to its powerful navy.

    Loss of American Colonies

    • Prior to 1750, Britain focused on its American colonies that relied on slave plantations.
    • The American Revolution and independence saw a shift in Britain's focus to the Eastern Hemisphere.

    Larger Ships

    • The development of larger, faster ships (clippers) enhanced trade capacity and profitability.

    British Control in India

    • As the once-powerful Mughal Empire declined, Britain established its East India Company, an influential organization.

    • The company employed Indian soldiers (Sepoys) under British leadership, aiming to control the Indian subcontinent.

    • Sepoy Mutiny occurred in 1857.

    • Sepoy beliefs about beef/pork grease on cartridges were violated, resulting in the revolt.

    • The revolt failed due to differences in religious beliefs and social structures.

    • The revolt marked a turning point for British rule in India.

    • The British viewed and treated India as a source of raw materials for its industries.

    British rule in India

    • British government took direct control of India following the Sepoy Mutiny.
    • This resulted in a distinct period called the Raj, from 1857-1947.
    • British policies in India often relied on existing Indian power structures (princes and elites) for administration.

    Impact of British Imperialism

    • India, though impacted negatively by Britain's economic policies, also saw improvements such as the expansion of the railroad network and the development of new infrastructure.
    • While racism and social divisions existed, there was some shared cultural exchange.

    Australia and New Zealand

    • These locations initially experienced a surge in immigration after the discovery of gold.
    • Indigenous peoples (e.g., Aborigines and Maori) were often marginalised, facing limited access to democratic processes and facing settlement restrictions.

    Other Notable British Colonies

    • Cape Colony in South Africa, a region strategically important owing to its position between India and Britain.
    • Countries in Southeast Asia (Java, Burma, Ceylon, Malaysia, and Singapore) were taken for economic advantage by the British.

    British Imperialism in Context

    • The end of the 19th century witnessed the dawn of a new era, often characterized by Western nation-states taking over new territories, and often using similar motives to their exploration in the Americas.
    • The pursuit of wealth, colonial administration practices, and racial prejudice contradicted the Enlightenment ideals that promoted equality and democracy.

    Results of Imperialism

    • Introduced modernization and Western education systems.
    • However, it often created social inequality and racial discrimination against colonized populations.
    • The desire for self-determination and independence arose among the colonized people as a result of the impact of imperialism.

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