Unit 4
Part I: Industrial Revolution and Urbanization
As France struggled with a revolution during the late eighteenth century Britain enjoyed a revolution of its own.
Queen Victoria began her reign at the time when Britain's trade and industry were thriving. The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late eighteenth century, then spread to the continent after warfare subsided. The Industrial Revolution changed the economy of Europe, the social structure, demographic patterns, and the way people lived.
Queen Victoria began her reign at the time when Britain's trade and industry were thriving. The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late eighteenth century, then spread to the continent after warfare subsided. The Industrial Revolution changed the economy of Europe, the social structure, demographic patterns, and the way people lived.
Industrial ReVoLuTiOn
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Ewe Gross!
During the Industrial Revolution, the Thames River became so polluted it actually began to ferment.
Queen Victoria's husband- Prince Albert actually died from typhoid (a disease caught from drinking dirty water) although no one knows if his water was from the famous river that runs through London.
Queen Victoria's husband- Prince Albert actually died from typhoid (a disease caught from drinking dirty water) although no one knows if his water was from the famous river that runs through London.
Oh Christmas Tree!
Before his untimely death Prince Albert, a German, introduced the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and sending Christmas cards to the British.