UK History

The Mississippi River helped form the boundary between British and Spanish territory in 1763.

Robert Hooke discovered cells under a microscope in 1665. He took a sliver of cork and called the small encasements he saw, cells. They were dead cells, though.

The first person to see living cells, was a man named Anton van Leeuwenhoek. He took pond water and observed that under a microscope.

1. England's/Britain's rise had begun especially under Elizabeth I. Like most global powers of the time, Britain was on the Atlantic seaboard, which was an immense geographical advantage. (Compare with Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands). 2. Following the dismissal of the dynastically minded, pro-French, absolutist, Catholic (or crypto-Catholic) monarchs Charles I and II and James II, the Anglo-British people and their own aristocracy wielded 'national' political power and became increasingly prosperous. There was a newly found confidence and a sense of purpose. 3. Other key factors included the growing inability of France to handle its domestic affairs competently (from the 1740s onwards) - and the decline of Spain, too. 4. Especially in 1750s and the Seven Years' War (1756-63) Britain, under the de facto leadership of its first consciously 'imperialist' leader, Pitt the Elder, pursued a vigorous policy of overseas expansion, especially in North America and India ...

The newel post as a structural element in staircases dates back to ancient times, but its current form is credited to the Victorian era in the 19th century. While there isn't a single inventor of the newel post, it is commonly associated with the architectural styles of that period.

In the hearing culture, it is common to introduce yourself by stating your name, offering a handshake, and making direct eye contact. It is also polite to exchange a few pleasantries or engage in small talk to establish a connection with the person you are meeting.

Great Britain's geography helped its industrialization by providing abundant natural resources like coal and iron ore for fuel and construction materials. Its harbors and waterways facilitated transportation of goods and raw materials, while its position as an island protected it from land invasions that could disrupt industrial activities. Additionally, the mild and moist climate was suitable for textile production.

Victorian English had a formal tone, with a focus on proper grammar and etiquette. It included a wide range of vocabulary and some words and phrases that are not commonly used today. The language was more elaborate and formal compared to contemporary English.

Mary Wollstonecraft believed in the equality of the sexes and argued for women's rights in her work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman". She advocated for women's education and emphasized the importance of women being able to think and act for themselves. She believed that society should treat men and women as rational beings with equal rights and opportunities.

Victorian children were expected to be disciplined and respectful at school. They adhered to strict rules, faced corporal punishment for misbehaving, and focused on academic subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Memorization and rote learning were common teaching methods during this time.

An old tall guy with a stoop, he wanders round Soho, London UK, seems always in their pubs drunk, wears thrift shop gear and always a hat done this for 35yrs. Folk know he.s odd british character so ignore him.

During the Victorian era, English was the dominant language spoken by the majority of people in the British Empire, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Additionally, many Victorians would have been exposed to classical languages like Latin and Greek through their education, while others may have known regional or immigrant languages depending on their background or travel experiences.

During the Victorian era, English was the primary language spoken in the United Kingdom and its colonies. In addition to English, other languages spoken in the Victorian era would depend on the region or country, with languages such as Spanish, French, German, and Italian being commonly spoken among the aristocracy and educated classes.

Victorian cities were overcrowded due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. People migrated from rural areas to cities in search of work in factories and industries, leading to a surge in population. Inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and lack of urban planning exacerbated the problem of overcrowding in Victorian cities.

In a word, wretched. Virtually nothing of the "social safety net" existed; what aid there was, was private charity. The fundamental attitude was that the sufferring of the poor was their own fault and the consequences, though pitiable, were nothing other people had to be concerned about. If indigence (poverty) caused a family to not afford enough food, they starved; if they couldn't buy coal for winter heating, they froze; if they took sick (fairly common because of adulterated food, unclean water, and air pollution, plus all the "regular" contagion caused by living in congested cities) and couldn't pay for medicine, they died.

The government of the time was completely flumoxed by the idea that it, or the prosperous citizens "owed" anything to people who couldn't make their own way. Many adapted the notions of Charles Darwin (who certainly didn't intend them to be used in this way) into so-called "Social Darwinism" which maintained that the poor were being "weeded out" of the society by their own misery.

Obviously, the negative state of the poor has been a characteristic of many times and places, but the pathos of the Victorian era was that it continued into a time - possibly the first time - when the general wealth of the civilization COULD have alleviated it, but refrained from doing so.

The Victorian police wore blue uniforms to distinguish themselves from the British military, who wore red uniforms. The blue uniforms also helped the police appear more approachable and less intimidating to civilians. Additionally, blue was a practical color that helped conceal dirt and stains.

Yes, wealthy families in the Victorian Era often employed servants who would assist with housekeeping, cooking, and childcare. Children from affluent families would have servants to attend to their needs and care for them.

In Victorian times, the punishment for stealing an apple could vary depending on the circumstances and the judge. It could range from a fine or a short prison sentence to transportation to a penal colony.

During the Victorian era, gramophones were used primarily for entertainment in the home. They allowed people to listen to music, speeches, and other audio recordings. Gramophones were a popular form of entertainment before the introduction of radio and television.

During Victorian times, trappers who were caught faced fines or imprisonment for illegal trapping or poaching. These punishments were imposed to deter individuals from engaging in illegal hunting and trapping practices that threatened wildlife populations.

one of the punishments in victorian schools was the dunce hat the teacher made the child stand still with a big hat that had a big d on it for dunce if they moved they got whipped and they had no food or drink for the hole day.

Chimney sweepers in the Victorian times were typically children who were paid very little, often just a few pennies per job. They worked in dangerous and unhealthy conditions, climbing up chimneys to clean them. This practice was eventually outlawed due to concerns for child welfare.

Chimney sweep children were not typically paid a fixed wage, as they were usually apprentices or part of their family's business and thus did not earn a salary. Instead, they often received shelter, food, and possibly clothing in exchange for their work. Many children were exploited and forced into this dangerous job to help support their families.

Homosexuality was a capital offense.

Social classes were very distinct in that the wealthy were the most elite and had control of everything, while the poor or peasants were treated as a subhuman culture.

Men were the most elite and made all of the decisions of the household. The wives had no say in how the family was ran and for a woman to have a child out of wedlock was unheard of. She would of been shunned by her own peers.

A stable boy in Victorian times could earn around 10-15 shillings per week, which is roughly equivalent to $25-35 in today's money. Their wages depended on factors such as experience, location, and the size of the stable they worked in.

Victorian schoolchildren who misbehaved could face punishments such as detention, writing lines, standing in the corner, wearing a dunce cap, or even receiving physical punishment like caning or flogging. The severity of the punishment often depended on the seriousness of the offense.