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Queen Victoria Becomes Queen
Victoria becomes Queen, due to her father's death. -
The First Telegraph
William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone send the first electric telegraph. They later founded The Electric Telegraph Company, and electric telegraphs were used by many people throughout Britain. -
The People's Charter
A group forms to protest and revolt known as, "The People's Charter." They fight for a more democratic approach, which included the implements of some changes. They wanted as follows: Voting for men at the age of 21, no property qualifications to run for parliament, annual elections, equal representation, and other very American styled laws. -
Birmingham Railway
The first working railway is made. -
The Queen Gets Married
Queen Victoria marries Prince Albert, whom is her first cousin. -
The Penny Black
A stamp used for letters that has a picture of Queen Victoria is produced and implemented. Eventually, this spreads out across the world and becomes used more frequently. -
Crimean War
War is declared on Russia.This occurs due to rights of Christians within the Ottoman Empire. -
The Vaccination Act
Mandatory vaccines are given to children. If parents don't get their children vaccines, they are fined or sent to jail. -
On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin publishes his book On the Origin of Species, which is heavily controversial because it goes against the Bible. -
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell makes the first working telephone. -
India Claims Victoria As Their Empress
India decides that Queen Victoria should be their empress. -
The Death of The Queen
Queen Victoria dies at the age of 81. Therefore, the Victorian era ends. Edward the sixth takes her place for nine years. -