## Task 1: What did the Victorians do for us?

Many people are unaware of the fact that the Victorian Period is closely related to our modern way of life.

Assignment 1:

- From all the inventions on the whiteboard pick three that you think have been most influential.
- You must be able to give arguments for your choice.
- Write down your top 3 and your motivation in your personal file.

Assignment 2:

You are going to watch one episode of the BBC series What the Victorians did for us. While watching your episode you need to make a list of things that the Victorians left as a legacy for your generation. Which of the mentioned 'inventions' did you like best and/or find most influential and why? Make a personal top 3 and motivate each choice in 30 words.

You can choose from the following episodes:

Making it Big Conquerors Social Progress Playing God Crime and Punishment Rule Makers

Speed Merchants Pleasure Seekers

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