This course will look at how Britain changed from "Workshop of the World" to the world's leading power over the course of Queen Victoria's reign. We will look at the political changes and social revolution which happened at this time, as well as a look at how Britain used its new found power to forge an Empire upon which "the sun never sets".Subjects covered in this course will include The Great Reform Act - How the vote (suffrage) started to become more democratic and less in the hands of solely the rich. Gladstone & Disraeli - How two leaders came to dominate the political landscape of Britain from the 1840s through to the 1880s and 90s. The Working class, Society and Birth of the Labour Party - Throughout Victoria's reign a new class developed as Britain moved into urban areas from the countryside. With them came at first poverty but then following social commentary from the likes of Charles Dickens, philanthropists like Barnardo and Rowntree. Technological Advances - How the telegraph, underground and canal helped Britain achieve pre-eminence Empire: India and The Scramble for Africa. We will cover such events as; Gordon of Khatoum, Fashoda, Suez Canal, the Zulu and Boer Wars. Ireland & the Home Rule question Victorian Britain and Europe - the balance of power and the Great Game.
Name: Victorian Britain Qualification title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, History Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Informal. There are no official assessments for this course How much homework will I need to do outside of class? There is no formal homework outside class but new material and resources will be constantly uploaded to Moodle and students are encouraged to read on the subject for their own pleasure. What will happen if I miss a class? Should you miss a class, please inform the tutor. Are there any other costs involved? No Is there a reading list? There is no formal reading though books, programmes and exhibitions will be brought up during the course for you to take notes should you wish. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160725 10:23:31 Updated 20160725 10:23:31
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Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
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Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey
Title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, History Qualification: Non regulated provision, Level 1, History Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology