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Which social class was primarily made up of laborers, artisans, and factory workers during the Victorian era?
Which social class was primarily made up of laborers, artisans, and factory workers during the Victorian era?
- Middle class
- Elite class
- Upper class
- Working class (correct)
The women's rights movement during the Victorian era focused solely on education for women.
The women's rights movement during the Victorian era focused solely on education for women.
False (B)
Name one significant figure who challenged traditional gender roles in the Victorian era.
Name one significant figure who challenged traditional gender roles in the Victorian era.
Florence Nightingale or Mary Seacole
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid __________ as people moved to cities for factory jobs.
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid __________ as people moved to cities for factory jobs.
Match the social reformers with their initiatives:
Match the social reformers with their initiatives:
What did the Factory Acts aim to regulate during the Victorian era?
What did the Factory Acts aim to regulate during the Victorian era?
The establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829 marked a shift towards rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.
The establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829 marked a shift towards rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.
During the Victorian era, the upper class was primarily composed of __________, landowners, and industrialists.
During the Victorian era, the upper class was primarily composed of __________, landowners, and industrialists.
Flashcards
What was Victorian society's class structure?
What was Victorian society's class structure?
A system where people are divided into different groups based on wealth, power, and status. During the Victorian era, the upper class consisted of nobility, landowners, and industrialists, while the working class included laborers, artisans, and factory workers. There was limited social mobility, meaning people generally stayed within their class.
What was the impact of industrialization on Victorian society?
What was the impact of industrialization on Victorian society?
The period of rapid industrial growth and technological advancement in Britain during the Victorian era. It led to a mass migration of people from rural areas to cities for factory jobs, causing rapid city growth and overcrowding.
How were women's roles and rights changing in the Victorian era?
How were women's roles and rights changing in the Victorian era?
The Victorian era saw women's roles largely confined to the home as wives, mothers, and caregivers. However, there was a growing movement for women's rights, with campaigns for suffrage, education, and employment opportunities gaining traction.
What were some important social reform movements during the Victorian era?
What were some important social reform movements during the Victorian era?
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What is urbanization and how did it affect Victorian society?
What is urbanization and how did it affect Victorian society?
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How did the criminal justice system change during the Victorian era?
How did the criminal justice system change during the Victorian era?
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What were some key social changes during the Victorian era in Britain?
What were some key social changes during the Victorian era in Britain?
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What were the main goals of social reform movements during the Victorian era?
What were the main goals of social reform movements during the Victorian era?
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Study Notes
Victorian Era Social Changes
- Rigid Class Structure: Britain had a hierarchical class system: elite, growing middle class, and large working class. Upper class comprised nobility, industrialists, and landowners; the working class included laborers, artisans, factory workers. Social mobility was limited.
Industrialization and Urbanization
- Rapid Urbanization: The Industrial Revolution spurred massive population shifts to cities for factory jobs, leading to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions in slums.
- Shift in Social Dynamics: Urban living changed social interaction and community structures compared to rural life.
Women's Roles and Rights
- Limited Roles: Women were primarily confined to domestic roles like wife, mother, and caregiver.
- Emergence of Women's Rights Movement: Campaigns for suffrage, education, and employment opportunities gained steam. Influential figures like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole challenged traditional gender roles.
Education and Social Reform
- Social Reform Movements: Victorian society saw efforts to address social inequalities and improve the living conditions of the working class.
- Reformers: Charles Dickens, William Wilberforce, and Elizabeth Fry advocated for better housing, education, healthcare, and working conditions.
- Legislation: Factory Acts to regulate child labor, and the Public Health Act to improve sanitation and public health were implemented.
Crime and Punishment
- Criminal Justice System Changes: The Metropolitan Police Force (1829) and prison reforms for rehabilitation marked a shift in the approach to crime and punishment.
- New Prisons and Abolition of Public Executions: New prisons were built, and public executions were abolished.
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