Victorian brilliance: revolutionising the British Empire in the industrial age

« Victorian brilliance: revolutionising the British Empire in the industrial age The British Empire, under the reign of Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1901, was an important colonial power.

It was also marked with many changes, such as a growth of the British population and the beginning of the industrial revolution, creating new economic, social and political issues. British industrialisation began in the XVIII's.

It participated in creating many jobs in the factories, whose numbers were increasing everywhere in the country.

The head of these new companies used the development of steam engines to produce more and push workers to be more productive.

Their life conditions were really tough owing to the tiring work, dangerous machines and a precariousness of the salaries.The dissatisfaction started to rise among the population and workers so the workers got organized through revolts.

They demanded their say in the running of the companies and the country.

Therefore, the Trade Unions was created to represent the interest of working classes.

The workers tried to take part in the political life of the country but, as Members of Parliament did not receive pay until 1911, the working men could only get elected to parliament with the financial support and backing of the trade Unions. Social transformation requires political changes.

The factory owner didn’t support these social movements.

On the contrary, they repressed it.

They wanted the workers to be as efficient and tireless as machines.

Thus, employers were opposed to.... »