Questions and Answers
What was a significant social impact of the industrial revolution?
Creation of class distinction between rich and poor
What were some negative effects of burning coal during the industrial revolution?
Disturbing side effects such as smoke and waste
What was a notable feature of literature during the Victorian period?
Realism and avoidance of fictional writings
What was the impact of women's labor during the industrial revolution?
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What reforms were crucially modified during the Victorian period?
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Study Notes
Victorian Age
- Lasted from 1837 to 1901, with Queen Victoria as the ruler of Ireland and England
Characteristics of Victorian Society
- Dual nature of the era: progress and development vs. poverty, injustice, and corruption
Progress and Development
- Significant advancements in various areas, including:
- Structure repairs
- Industrialization: establishment of factories that provided people with necessary products
- Printing machines enabled mass production of literary works, including novels
Transportation Revolution
- Development of:
- Railway construction to transport people and goods
- Vehicles made from cane to transport coal from mines to cities
- Steam ships for transporting large goods, replacing old horse-drawn transportation methods
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