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Introduction to the Victorian Era Preparation for Great Expectations. English 1 CAS Mrs. Paolicelli. Anglo-Saxon Rule & The Middle Ages (1100s-1400s) 5 th century (400s) – fall of Roman Empire Anglo-Saxon (English) settlers made of unified kingdoms - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction to the Victorian EraPreparation for
Great Expectations
English 1 CASMrs. Paolicelli
History of the British Monarchy
• Anglo-Saxon Rule & The Middle Ages (1100s-1400s)
• 5th century (400s) – fall of Roman Empire
• Anglo-Saxon (English) settlers made of unified kingdoms
• 1066 – Norman Conquest – William the Conqueror (Battle of Hastings)
• 12th-14th centuries, establishment of British culture
• 1215 – Magna Carta (limits king’s power)
• 1340s – Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
• The Anglo Saxon Report
• The Norman Conquest (1066)
• King John & the Magna Carta
History of the British Monarchy
• The Tudor Period• dynastic – dynasty – family
rule• First Tudor king – Henry VII• Henry VIII – Broke from
Catholic Church; formed Church of England/Anglican Church; 6 wives
• Henry VIII’s children: Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I, King Edward
• Last Tudor Monarch – Elizabeth I
• The Tudor Song• King Henry's Wives
Song
History of the British Monarchy
• The Stuart Period (1603-1714)
• King James I – cousin of Elizabeth I
• James’ family had ruled Scotland since late 14th century
• 1649 (English Civil War)-1660 – republican form of gov’t
• Monarchy reestablished with Charles II
• 1707 – United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales)
• Est. NA colonies
King James I
History of the British Monarchy
• The Georgian Era The House of Hanover
• First Hanoverian Monarch – George I
• Lots of war/reform• Conflicts: Seven Years War
& Napoleonic Wars• George III lost American
colonies• By end of era, Britain is
strongest imperial power
• The American Report
History of the British Monarchy
• The Victorian Era (Still in the House of Hanover)
• Period of prosperity• British Empire was strong• 1840 – Irish Famine
• Industrial Revolution
• Advances in science; Darwin
• Britain continuing to expand; resulting conflicts: Boer War & Crimean War
• The Industrial Revolution
History of the British Monarchy
• Queen Elizabeth II• The 20th Century (1900s)The House of Windsor
• Beginning 20th century, Britain most powerful country in the world
• World Wars affected Britain’s power over Europe and colonies
• Women gained right to vote• Mass immigration• Ireland & other nations
became independent
Biography of Charles Dickens
• Dickens Biography• Watch the linked biography of Charles Dickens
• Complete the “Dickens Documentary” page in the packet to take notes while viewing.
• Connect Dickens’ life experiences to the Victorian Era.