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:

 

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.

 

Afbeeldingsresultaat voor what the victorians did for us bbc

 

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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