How did Queen Victoria influence the world?
Queen Victoria is one of England’s most famous monarchs, and her reign is synonymous with 19th century society. She influenced not just her own nation, but every nation affected by the British Empire, politically and culturally.EmpireThe British Empire had, prior to Victoria’s rule, been floundering, losing ground and colonies to France and Spain. Victoria’s rule reaffirmed British colonialism, particularly in Asia. She was named Empress of India in 1876, and it was under her rule that the British took control of Hong Kong, which remained a British territory until 1997.Middle Class AppealThe term “Victorian England” referred to the similarities in taste between Victoria and the United Kingdom’s middle class, rather than just the upper class. This led to widespread appreciation of visual arts, music, furniture, architecture and fashion amongst the British.Irish SeparatismWhile Ireland was in the midst of its 1845 potato famine, Queen Victoria continued to permit exporting of grain and c
