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 HouseE 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
1857: Louis Pasteur (below): MEDICAL DISCOVERIES: - discovered “Bacili” cause of many diseases -vaccines -used “Carbolic Acid” as an antiseptic MEDICAL DISCOVERIES:
Leisure : Entertainment was key Parties, concerts, fairs, circuses & shows
Steam locomotives/trains & steamships 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: 1st 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 THE RISE OF NEWSPAPERS
“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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