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Monarchy |
Power and popularity decreased during reign of George III. Rose again with Queen Victoria - however by this point all political power was lost. This was due to difficult and unpopular reigns of rulers |
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Economy, Population, Structure of Government and Organisation of Society |
Caused by rapid development of industry which transformed the lives of British people bringing wealth or extending poverty. The population rapidly increased and many moved to urban areas to find one of many jobs available due to the increase in production and coal and iron (plentiful supply in the UK). This stimulated the economy further supporting advances in industry. |
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Period of Peace and Prosperity from 1815 |
Change from previous years of war with defeat against America for independence and anxious period of the French revolution and early years of the French/ Napoleon Wars cnaged in 1880s when Britain was challenged for the first time by newly industrialised nations. |
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Voting Rights |
More men had the right to vote after pressure from radical groups put on the government and growing middle and industrial class. |
