Concetti Chiave
- The British monarchy saw significant transitions from George I to Queen Victoria, with shifting political and social landscapes influencing their reigns.
- British reactions to the French Revolution turned from initial support to disillusionment, particularly during Robespierre's "terror period".
- The Reform Act of 1830 was a pivotal move towards democracy, extending the vote to many men beyond the wealthy aristocracy.
- Technological advancements during the Iron Age, such as cheaper printing, led to greater access to literature and a new societal structure driven by industrial progress.
- The Factory and Poor Laws of 1830 marked significant social reforms, limiting child labor and establishing workhouses for the poor.
King of Great Britain
George I (1714-1726)
George II (1727-1760)
George III(1760-1820)
George IV (1820-1830)From 1811 to 1820 he ruled under the Regency, because his father was slowly being killed by sickness.
William IV (1830-1847)
Victoria (1847-1901)
At first british intellectuals approved the French Revolution but then, due to the "terror period" ruled by the government of Robespierre, most of them became disillutioned and felt betrayed by their own morals and ideals.
1819: "The Six Act" consists of the highest point against the Revolution.
Even if Napoleon was definitely defeated at Trafalgar by Admiral Horatio Nelson, the british internal situation was terrible due to the spreading starvation and inhuman living conditions for both middle classes and poor workers.
Revolutionary Acts of 1830
1830: The government released three new important and revolutionary acts:
The Reform Act: It's the first step towards democracy as vote was now granted to almost all men outside the rich aristocracy.
The Factory Act: Children could not work anymore more than 48 hours at week.
The poor laws: It was established in "favour" of poors, as the first workhouses were built.
Technological and Social Progress
The Iron Age led to a great technological progress and political development and expansions as well; printing got cheaper and because of that, more novels were published and serialized in newspapers; a new great industrial revolution created a new kind of society dominated by a strong belief in the power of progress, religion and the classical Puritan values.
Domande da interrogazione
- What significant changes did the Reform Act of 1830 bring about in Britain?
- What were the social and technological impacts of the Iron Age in Britain?
The Reform Act of 1830 marked a pivotal step towards democracy in Britain by extending voting rights to nearly all men outside the wealthy aristocracy, thus broadening political participation.
The Iron Age spurred significant technological progress and political expansion in Britain, with cheaper printing leading to more published novels and a new industrial revolution fostering a society rooted in progress, religion, and Puritan values.
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