IntroductionThe Victorian Era is an extraordinary time in history with burgeoning industries, a growing population, and a major turning point in the world of fashion. This era was named after Queen Victoria who ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 1837 until her death 64 years later in January 1901. When Victoria received the crown, popular respect was surprisingly low. The lack of respect for the position she had just entered did not diminish her confidence. Instead she won the hearts of Britain with her modesty, grace, frankness and her desire to be informed about the political issues at hand even if she had no input. He transformed Britain into a thriving country. She also influenced how women interacted during this era based on her personality. Body By the time of Queen Victoria's reign, the population of Great Britain alone had grown from 10 million in the early 1800s to over 26 million in 1870. The British Empire grew and today holds over a quarter of the world's population. When the empire reached its peak, it was the largest in history. The Industrial Revolution in Britain brought fantastic results, such as huge technological revolutions and the production of iron, coal and cotton fabrics increased dramatically. This increase in population and industrialization flooded the cities with farmers looking for work. Most of these people lived in poverty and dangerous conditions. It was then that the first railway took shape, which allowed people to distance themselves and not crowd into cities. Although people spread out, many still lived in slums and working conditions at the time were atrocious. Between 1833 and 1844 the Factory Act was finalized to control child labor. Now the children couldn't work... middle of paper... she needed inspiration and she filled the position with ease. Works Cited Bernier, Jane and Ruth E. Adomeit. Women's fashion of the Victorian era, 1837-1901. Cleveland Heights, OH: Borrower's, 1983. Print.Strachey, Lytton. Queen Victoria,. New York: Harcourt, Brace e, 1921. Print. "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria". Victorian Station: Victorian decorating ideas and information about the Victorian era. Victorian Station, 2001. Web. 10 March 2012. .Thomas, Pauline W. "The Victorian EraHistory of Fashion." Victorian Era 1837-1901 History of Victorian Fashion, Social History of Costume. Fashion-Era.com, 2011. Web. March 10, 2012. "Victoria's Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 2012. Web. March 10. 2012. .