Year 2 - History
Victoria's proposal and marriage to Albert
Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches students about life in Britain from 1837-1901. They learn about key events like Victoria's accession, the railways, and the Great Exhibition. The unit explores how her reign defines the period, technological advances, and connections within Britain and globally.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe Victoria's marriage to Albert.
Key Notes
- Before Victoria became queen she had met her cousin Albert several times, and described him as 'handsome'.
- Although she did not marry him straight away, once Victoria was queen she proposed to Albert.
- Victoria and Albert were in love from the early days of their marriage.
- On their wedding day in 1840, Victoria wrote in her diary that 'This was the happiest day of my life!'
Vocabulary To Learn
- cousin: people with different parents but the same grandparents are cousins
- handsome: something or someone that has a pleasing and healthy appearance can be described as handsome
- marry: when two people marry, they promise to spend their life together, in a ceremony that is watched by other people
- propose: when someone asks someone else to marry them they propose
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Victoria and Albert only married because they were made to do so, not because they loved each other.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Before Victoria became queen she had met her cousin Albert several times, and described him as 'handsome'. Although she did not marry him straight away, once Victoria was queen she proposed to Albert.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'cousin'
people with different parents but the same grandparents are cousins.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: That Victoria and Albert only married because they were made to do so, not because they loved each other. Correction: Victoria and Albert had a strong connection from the first time they met. Written evidence tells us that the two were very much in love and their marriage was a happy, loving relationship.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Alice Kinloch and the Victorian British Empire Study Guide
- Britain at the time of Victoria's death Study Guide
- Factories in Britain during Victorian times Study Guide
- The Great Exhibition Study Guide
- Victoria, Empress of India Study Guide
- Victoria, Scotland and John Brown Study Guide
- Victoria's 'melancholy' childhood Study Guide
- Victoria's accession to the throne Study Guide
- Victoria's children Study Guide
- Victorian childhood Study Guide
- Victorian society Study Guide
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