Question

Evaluate the influence of Queen Victoria on Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Did Queen Victoria's government have a positive or negative effect on Great Britain? Support your response with evidence describing how Queen Victoria's government responded to the social changes caused by the Industrial Revolution.

Answer 1

#1) Did Queen Victoria's government have a positive or negative effect on Great Britain?
Answer: Queen Victoria's effect on Great Britain was positive. Queen Victoria's reign saw great cultural expansion; advances in industry, science, and communications; and the building of railways and the London Underground. Great Britain experienced unprecedented expansion in industry, building railways, bridges, underground sewers and power distribution networks throughout much of the empire. There were advances in science and technology, vast numbers of inventions, tremendous wealth and poverty; growth of great cities like Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham; increased literacy; and great civic works.