Victorian Era 1837 1901 Queen Victoria Values Attitudes

Victorian Era 1837 -1901: Queen Victoria

Values, Attitudes & Beliefs: Christianity was the main religion A time of optimism & peace Strict moral code & obsession w/ social status and overall appearances of things

Women’s Fashion long dresses, aprons, high collars, corsets, parasols (umbrellas), dressed for sun protection

Men’s Fashion Overall: “Formal” Ties & hats Long jackets High, stiff collars

DECOR of the Rich Massive homes Small rooms Heavy curtains & furniture Today=cluttered & over decorated

Victorian House. E VICTORIAN HOME

Homes of the Poor Much smaller In poorer or rural areas Modest decorations

Science, Technology & Medicine : )aspirin, antibiotics, antiseptics, X-rays, vitamins & hormones : ( unsterile operating rooms, smoking allowed in operating rooms, doctors infecting patients during surgeries, cholera & other infectious diseases, childbirth was dangerous

MEDICAL DISCOVERIES: 1857: Louis Pasteur (below): - discovered “Bacili” cause of many diseases -vaccines -used “Carbolic Acid” as an antiseptic

Leisure : Entertainment was key Parties, concerts, fairs, circuses & shows

Leisure Travel Steam locomotives/trains & steamships

Games & Activities • Played music, cards, chess, checkers, held dances. . .

Your Turn • • p. 89/90: Make note of some of the games that were played in homes and halls. p. 90/91: Fig. 3 -11: What was happening with transportation and the railroads by 1865?

Victorian Rant Assignment • • GO OVER ASSIGNMENT This will be due and presented on ________________. You sign-up to present on either day. I am going to work on my own or with _____________.

THE RISE OF NEWSPAPERS “Halifax Gazette”: 1752: 1 st National Newspaper *By 1873, Canada had 47 daily newspapers p. 91: Fig. 3 -12: What did a typical Victorian newspaper look like? Think, pair, share

“My, how things have changed… or have they? ” • • Complete the compare and contrast chart. Imagine if some of these questions were on your next text You may work with other students to share your ideas; however, each student is responsible for completing their own chart! Due: It will be due at the end of next day’s class

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