Victorian

First Reform Bill passed

Mar 11, 1839

First Reform Bill extends suffrage to men who own property worth ten pounds or rent . Beginning of the Industrial Revolution movement begins and growth of cities and factories takes off.
http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/21cc/struggle/chartists1/historicalsources/source2/reformact.html
https://www.britannica.com/event/Reform-Bill

Wedding Day

Feb 10, 1840

Queen Victoria marries her German cousin, Prince Albert. https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/royal-wedding-queen-victoria-prince-albert-dress-cake-1840/

Massive Immigration

Jun 3, 1845

Massive immigration begins due to a Potato Famine in Ireland. Nearly one million die from disease and famine.
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/longform/immigration-to-victoria/

statue and the victorian

Jan 1, 1863

This gold statue is placed in New York city now and was donated to the park for a piece of history. The Victorian era is known for its vibrant colors and sculptures.

india war vs British

May 2, 1876

As the British expire continued its expansion, Queen Victoria was named Empress of India.
https://www.britannica.com/place/India
http://www.open.ac.uk/researchprojects/makingbritain/content/queen-victoria-becomes-empress-india

Zulu War begins

Feb 1, 1879

The British begin a war with South Africa that becomes known as the Zulu War.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-zulu-war-begins