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William V dies and is succeeded by his 18-year-old niece, Victoria.
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Britain's opium war with China was finally settled, with Britain claiming Hong Kong.
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Irish potato famine begins, killing more than a million people. Also known as the Great Famine.
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France and Britain declare war on Russia, beginning the Crimean war. Turkey and Austria also assisted France and Britain.
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Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert has died. He died from typhoid fever.
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Reform Act, or the Second Reform act, was when number of votes included working class men.
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Local governments establish public schools to help the less wealthy have an equal education.
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Voting by secret ballot is introduced. This allows for secrecy between the voter ballots.
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Sanitary laws are set in place, and the new sewer system is finally finished in London.
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India loved Britain at this time, because of Queen Victoria. They were like friends.
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Education becomes mandatory under the age 10, which is still a standard in today's society.
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Two government officials are stabbed to death in Dublin. Murdered by an extremest branch.
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Women's suffrage is booming, and woman and attempting to have equal rights.
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Second Boer War begins in South Africa. Ended in 1902 with a Boer surrender.
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Queen Victoria dies and is succeeded by Edward VII. She died at the age of 81.
