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Queen Alexandrina Victoria born
Queen Alexandrina Victoria born was on May 24, 1819 in the Kensington Palace, London, United Kingdom . Queen Victoria's father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn and who was George III’s son. Queen Victoria's mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. This event is significant because Queen victoria became queen of England for 63 years which made great cultural expansion and advances in industry.
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Faraday: "law of electrolysis"
Michael Faraday was an English scientist who didn’t have a well off family. When he was 14 educated himself by reading books on a wide range of scientific subjects for the next seven years. In 1834, Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator. This discovery was significant because it is crucial in allowing electricity to be transformed into a powerful new technology. (Michael Faraday (1791-1867)) -
Accepted the Throne
Victoria’s father died shortly after her birth and she became heir to the throne because the three uncles who were ahead of her in succession, had no children who survived. On William IV's death on June 20, 1837, she became Queen at 18. Her coronation was held at Westminster Abbey a year later. The coronation was a huge occasion thousands of visitors went to London. This is significant because she went on to be a great queen and rule an immense empire. (Queen Victoria's Coronation 1838) -
Marrys Prince Albert
Prince Albert was Queen Victoria's cousin. Victoria fell in love with him instantly. On February 10, 1840 at Chapel Royal St. James’s Palace they got married. This was the first wedding of a reigning queen in England since 1554. They had a happy marriage and restored the crowns prestige. The crown's prestige deteriorated by the reins of previous predecessors. This is important because Victoria became dependent on Prince Albert’s wisdom and advice as queen. (Prince Albert (1819 - 1861)) -
Calfornia Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush took place in the Sacramento valley in 1849. News about gold rush spread and thousands of people travelled by sea or land to San Francisco. Throughout 1849 people from the united states, mostly men, borrowed money, mortgaged their property or spent their life savings to make the journey. San Francisco became a developed metropolis with a bustling economy. This event is significant because it colonized California and shaped American history. (The Gold Rush of 1849) -
attempted assasination
On May 19th, 1849 there was an attempted assassination. A man standing within the railings of the Green Park, fired at her as she was driving up Constitution Hill. The Queen did not lose her self-possession. She told the coachman to drive on. She then talked to her children to divert their attention. The man, Hamilton, was arrested, and sentenced to 7 years’ transportation. This event is significant because it shows the composure the Queen has in frightening situations. (Queen Victoria Online) -
The Great Exhibition
The Great Exhibition, Prince Albert’s vision, took place on May 1, 1859 within the Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace was a monumental iron and glass building. It housed 100,000 exhibits of modern art, science, and technology. The exhibits were from inventors and artisans from all around the world. In May, London became the focus of the world. This event was significant because it was a milestone in the process of national unity and divergence throughout the world.(The Great Exhibition) -
The Crimean War
The peace of Europe was broken for the first time in the reign of Queen Victoria by the Crimean war. The Crimean war was a result of Russian pressure on Turkey and their expansion.Queen watched the departure of her soldiers in 1854. She worked to comfort them during th cruel winter. She welcomed home survivors with gratitude, and instituted the Victoria Cross, for acts of valor in the field. This is significant because it was the first modern war and redefined power structure of Europe.(Synge) -
Prince Albert Dies
When Prince Albert took his last breath, on the night of Saturday 14 December 1861. Prince Albert’s death news came with the mournful sound of bells, as the message was relayed to villages across the country. The impact of Prince Albert’s death came at a time of political crisis. The queen plunged into a deep grief. The queen would never leave her black, but she went back into publics view slowly. This event was significant because it dramatically altered the shape of the British monarchy.(Hope) -
Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist. He was homeschooled until 11 and then went to high school. Bell enjoyed science but did not do well academically. His school work was poor but, his mind was active. In 1870 he moved to Boston and became a teacher He became very interested in the possibility of transmitting speech over wires. At 29 he patented his idea of the telephone. This is significant because telephones have become the best way to communicate (Alexander Graham Bell) -
Thomas A. Edison invents electric light
Thomas Edison was an American inventor. He made many devices that influenced life everywhere. One of his innovations was the electric light. In 1878 Edison focused on inventing a safe and inexpensive electric light that would replace the gaslight. He set up an electric light company where he did research. He made a breakthrough in October of 1879 with a bulb that used a platinum filament. This event is important because electricity has become a basic necessity in today's world. (Thomas Edison) -
Empress of India Title
Queen Victoria became Empress of India on January 1, 1887. Becoming empress tied the monarchy and Empire closer together. Victoria took the title because of the advice from Benjamin Disraeli. Victoria relied on Disraeli’s political advice and approved of his imperialist policies. This is significant because this helped Queen Victoria became a symbol for an empire. (Queen Victoria: The Woman Who Redefined Britain’s Monarchy) -
Golden Jubilee
Victoria's Golden Jubilee on June 20, 1887, celebrating 50 years of her reign, bolstered her reputation. The Jubilee celebrations focused on the Queen but also affirmed Britain's place as a global power. Soldiers from the British Empire marched in processions through London. Victoria held a feast, attended by multiple foreign officials. This is significant because it shows the amount of time and dedication Queen Victoria put into her country. (Queen Victoria) -
New Zealand - grant women right to vote
Governor Glasgow, signed a Electoral Act into law on September 19,1893. New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world, where all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections. It was the result of years of effort by suffrage campaigners. In 1891 through 1893 they compiled a series of massive petitions calling on Parliament to grant the vote to women. This is significant because today, in the 21st century women have equal rights in the government. (Women and the vote) -
Fauvist movement in painting begins
Fauvism, the first 20 century (1900) movement in modern art, was initially inspired by the examples of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Fauvisms’ major contributions to modern art was its goal of separating color, representational purpose and allowing it to exist on the canvas as an element. Color could project a mood and establish a structure within the work of art. This is significant because most elements of paintings today go by these principles.(Fauvism Movement, Artists and Major Works) -
Queen Victoria Dies
Victoria died after weeks of ill health on January 22,1901 in the United Kingdom. The Queen ruled over an Empire that covered a quarter of the globe with 400 million subjects. In her 63 years of reign, the people saw the growth of an empire in which the sun never set. She was an indomitable monarch who, was adept at getting her own way. This is significant because it ended the Victorian Era and allowed her oldest son, Albert succeed her.(A Profile of the Victoria, the Girl Who Would Be Queen)
