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BBC

Bbc History: History Trails: Victorian Britain: Ideals of Womanhood

For Students 9th - 10th
The author explores how the status and place of women in Victorian England changed over the course of the 19th century. Women became much more active in service and mission type work. In addition, early feminism has its roots in this...
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BBC

Bbc: History: Women's Work in Victorian England

For Students 9th - 10th
A good examination on how many women in Victorian England supported their families with jobs outside the home and how this helped the British economy. Archived.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Women and Urban Life in Victorian Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
A six part article in which the various roles women played in Victorian England are discussed. The author explores the idea that women had a "mission" in Victorian life.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Victorian Values in a New Age

For Students 5th - 8th
See the tension between Victorian morality and new ideas as America became urbanized. Read about the Comstock Law, and find out about the first woman to run for president,
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Elizabeth Barrett Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
Portal site to information about the life and work the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861). As a Victorian era feminist, she wrote about women's issues, which figure prominently in "Aurora Leigh." Includes relevant political and...
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Christina Rossetti

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Victorian Web provides information including social and political history and a detailed biography, essays about gender matters, theme, characterization, and more. This site contains a variety of excellent resources...
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Flappers

For Students 5th - 8th
The liberation of women as expressed by the flappers of the 1920s was in stark contrast to the actions of women in the Victorian Age. Read about how flappers expressed their freedom in fashion, employment, and leisure activities.
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PBS

Pbs: Queen Victoria's Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website to a documentary on Queen Victoria and the British Empire.