Презентация, доклад на тему Great Britain of XIX century

both the Irish and British parliaments despite much opposition. It was signed by George III in August 1800 to become effective on 1 January 1801.

– French Led By Napoleon Bonaparte who wanted to invade
His plan was to draw RN away and sweep across Channel – plan failed and Combined French/Spanish fleet holed up in Cadiz. 19 Oct 1805 Ships sailed and chased by Nelsons 27 Ships.
21 Oct 1805 – just before noon battle commenced – during battle a sniper shot Nelson - he lived until the battle was won
but died shortly after. At end 18 French / Spanish
ships captured/destroyed with no British ships
lost and the threat of invasion was over.

Battle of Trafalgar

4 Frigates and smaller craft), 23 French and 15 Spanish (33 ships of the line, 7 Frigates and smaller craft). 4,000 troops including riflemen from the Tyrol were posted in small detachments through the French and Spanish Fleets.

months of opening it was carrying over 26,000 passengers a day.

18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions starting in the United Kingdom.

1833, children under nine were forbidden to work in textile factories, and working hours for older children were limited to a maximum of 48 a week for those under 13, and 69 for 'young persons' of 13 to 18 years old. This was the first instance of state intervention in the laissez-faire economy. The Factory Act of 1844 reduced the work of children under 13 to 6.5 hours a day. Women's working hours were reduced to 12 a day. All dangerous machinery had to be fenced.

religious revival continued. The Church of England regained its energy and many new churches were built.

class girls went to private schools were they were taught 'accomplishments' such as music and sewing.

Boys
Boys from upper class families were often sent to public schools.
Middle class boys went to grammar schools.