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UK History
The history of the UK as a sovereign state started with the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1707. The Union gave rise to the United Kingdom of Great Britain, which shared a single monarch and parliament.
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How much was 50 pounds in 1910 worth now?
Using charts from the Office of National Statistics, to have the same purchasing power as 50 pounds in 1910 you would need about 3,800 pounds today.
What kind of homes did the Victorians live in?
Rich Victorian people could live in a household, with servants, maids cooks etc. If you were poor your home could be on the street. Usually maid of bricks, wood, stone.
While Britain may well be a democracy, Britain is far from a free country. as we have no constitution and euro-crates posses more power than the corrupt politicians we do have. you are not free to own guns in Britain so how are you free. freedom has no limitations, a free country dose not impose laws to limit freedom. a free country is one where the government stays out of your life, a free country is one where you get to keep the fruits of your labor. so no Britain and it 50% tax rate, ban on guns and crippling laws is not a truly free country. in a free country i would be able to own a gun, keep the money i earn and say what i want. true freedom is only present when the government fears its citizens not when the citizens fear the government.
What type of houses did rich Victorian children live in?
The rich Victorians lived in huge houses in country states.They had lots of rooms and even had flushing toilets!The rich didnt have to go to school!
How old was thomas Hardy's second wife when they got married?
hardy first got marriad first to a lady called Emma gifford but then she died and he was really in love and well i was missing her and so i marriad someone else .
i don't knw how old he was but that is some information
In what year was the name of Great Britain first used?
The term Britain was derived from the Roman - Brittania, the name for the Island containing modern England Wales and Scotland. As Angles Saxons Jutes Norse etc invaded the Island the native population of Britons was either assimilated or pushed outwards. Part of this movement was the displacement of some Britons to what is now a region of France - Brittany. Greater Britain (Britannia Major) was first used to distinguish the mainland island from Lesser Britain (Britannia Minor) or Brittany by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britannia (1136). The term "Great Britain" was first used officially in 1474 in a marriage proposal between Edward IV of England and James (son of James III of Scotland) "this Nobill Isle, callit Gret Britanee". It was next used formally when the Kingdoms of Scotland and England merged under King James VI and I who proclaimed himself as 'King of Great Brittaine, France and Ireland' in 1604 but politically it was not until the Union of the Parliaments in 1707 that the title Great Britain was used. Note It should be noted that Great Britain only refers to the mainland Island and not to Ireland. The "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" was the full title from 1801 until 1922 when it became the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" when the Irish Free State was formed (now Eire or Ireland). The UK or British refers to all four countries (England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland). Geographically the British Isles refers to both Islands including all of Ireland (north and south). Answer the term was first used as a political expression in 1547 when Henry V111 wanted to Unite England and Scotland under one crown. The Scots were not impressed.
What clothes did Victorian maids wear?
they wore a black or navy dress or skirt with a top,
an apron on top and a white mob hat .
What types of celebrations did the Victorians have?
They celebrated Christmas just the same as us but had very little food if you were poor. If you were rich you would have Roast pork.
How Healthy were the Victorians?
Rich Victorians were usually the healthiest. Poor victorians weren't healthy at all
How was the economy in the Victorian era?
The economy was not very good due to over population in Great Britain, and many people loss their jobs. Also drugs were starting to be abused which got people addicted and sometimes lazy. This effected people's attitudes towards working which in the long run affects the economy.
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People who lived in the Victorian era - 1837-1901. The word is still used today to describe people who have an old fashioned outlook on life.
Name all colonies in the British Empire before World War 2?
I am not sure about naming all, but someone may be able to add to what I give you. I have: Australia New Zealand Canada Africa India Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica Barbados I hope this is a good list for you to get started with!
What kinds of guns did they use in the Victorian era?
As the Victorian Era spanned from 1837 to 1901, a wide variety of weapons were in use from flintlocks to semi-automatic
pistols. All the pistols and rifles of the American West would also be included in that time frame. Flintlocks were still in use by many for things such as dueling in the upper class to the muskets and rifles of the Bedouin and aboriginal tribes of Africa.
During that time period, we also saw the development of the cap and ball rifle and revolver, then on to cartridge weapons. On the battlefield, the Gatling gun was introduced, then the Maxim gun for field "machine guns" with the Maxim being the first true fully automatic and reliable one (the Gatling being hand cranked and manually operated).
We saw the introduction of single action, revolvers, then the double action revolvers came on the scene.First
cap and ball, then cartridge. Revolvers such as the Webley
became the standard sidearm for the British Empire, starting in 1887 and last til til 1963 in such calibers as .455 Webley
and 38 S&W
during the Victorian era, and later in ,45 ACP. The iconic Broom Handled Mauser was invented and deployed during that time. Though never officially adopted by any nations' services during this period, it was carried by many officers as a personal side arm.
The well heeled gentleman of the era would have a smaller revolver, such as of the bulldog design with a shorter barrel for close in engagements. Some would be top breaks, others one would have to pull out the cylinder pin and remove the cylinder manually and punch out the expended casings with the pin to reload. Most often, you would have a compact framed weapon firing a larger round, such as a .38 S&W
or .455 Webley,
a smaller framed weapon firing a medium sized round, such as a .32 S&W
long or .32 S&W
short, or a small sized revolver firing something such as a .22 or .17 (usually firing 6-9 rounds). For the ultra concealable you would have derringers firing rounds from .41 down to .17 calibers, often firing only one or two shots, but 4 shot models were also not uncommon. Gun canes came into their own during this era as well.
To sum up, Any firearms that was manufactured from 1837 to 1901 would have been used and
most firearms that were of good condition and in service prior to 1837, were still being used somewhere.
How were women treated in the Victorian era?
Women were seen as pure and clean and because of this view there bodies were seen as a temple which should not just be used, e.g. for sex. There role was to have many children and care for the house. They could work in professions such as; teaching and domestic work
Why did the Victorians have railways?
It was the newest technology they had to provide quick transport (no airlines, no superhighways, autos, etc)
What did Victorian adults wear?
The wealthier people wore beautiful robes whereas the less wealthy people wore tunics with thick brown belts on. Women would wear tacky dresses made from an old tunic or from curtains and the wealthier women would wear big, wide dresses. those sort that you have to lift a little to walk about.
How many times has Britain been invaded and by whom?
700/600 BC The Celts invade.
43BC Emperor Claduis invades (Romans)
450 The Anglo-Saxons invade
410 The Romans leave
793 The Vikings invade.
1066 The Normans invade
1688 By the Dutch
So Britain has been invaded 6 times.
Why did Britain have an empire?
Britain had an empire because they wanted to be the most powerful counrty!
