Concetti Chiave
- The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 led to the British royal house adopting the Germanic surname of her consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
- Edward VII, Victoria's son, reigned as the only sovereign of that dynasty in Britain until 1910.
- During Edward's reign, significant political and social reforms were initiated, including the 1906 general elections that paved the way for a welfare state.
- In response to Germany's growing power, Britain formed strategic alliances, including the "Entente Cordiale" with France in 1902.
- To counter Germany's military advancements, Britain began reorganizing its navy from 1908 onwards.
What was the impact of the Death of Queen Victoria?
On the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, the royal house took the Germanic surname of her consort, Prince Albert of Saxe- Coburg- Gotha. Victoria’s son Edwars, who reigned until 1910 as Edward VII, was to be the only sovereign of that dynasty in Britain. He was crowned in August 1902. Edward reigned for a long time, but, during his reign there were a contrasting political and social situation, because from one side in 1906 there were the general elections and in these, the liberal won and took the first steps towards (verso) the creation of a welfare state (stato sociale): national insurance, it means that when we are at work, we have some lows that protect us from the accident and so on, and old-age pension for the worker that cross the line of 60-65 years old, that the labor exchange where an employed people go looking for a job and this succeeded in 1908. Instead in 1904 there was the education act, the first step to the realization of a compulsory (obbligatorio) school education for all children over 15 years old.
Political and Social Progress
In this period Edward wanted create and continue the political and social progress starting during his mother’s reign, because of the Germany in the same period was developing her modern industries, powerful army and navy, trying to extend her control over the Balkans states of South East Europe, a move which could put in danger British position in the near East and Egypt, for this reason Edward helped to resolve the old colonialist disputes between France and Britain for the colonial settled. For this reason in 1902 Britain associated her self with France in the so called “Intent Cordial” with Japan and Russia. From 1908 Britain became to reorganize her navy to keep up (stare al passo) with Germany.
Domande da interrogazione
- What significant changes occurred in Britain following Queen Victoria's death?
- What were the international challenges faced by Britain during Edward VII's reign?
After Queen Victoria's death in 1901, the British royal house adopted the Germanic surname of her consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Her son, Edward VII, became the only sovereign of that dynasty in Britain, reigning until 1910. His reign saw political and social progress, including the 1906 general elections where the Liberals initiated steps towards a welfare state, such as national insurance and old-age pensions.
During Edward VII's reign, Britain faced challenges from Germany, which was developing its industries and military while seeking control over the Balkans. This posed a threat to British interests in the Near East and Egypt. In response, Britain formed alliances, such as the "Entente Cordiale" with France, and began reorganizing its navy to keep pace with Germany's military advancements.
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