1. During the Victorian Age, it was said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire." This saying most likely referred to:

the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution.

Great Britain's acquisition of colonies around the world.

2. Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of the Species caused many in Victorian society to return to the idea that truth would be found by exploring personal experience.

true

false

3. During the Victorian era, the number of working class citizens in Great Britain increased.

True

False

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Timmy

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20 September, 20:24

1. During the Victorian Age, it was said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire." This saying most likely referred to:

the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution.

Great Britain's acquisition of colonies around the world.

2. Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of the Species caused many in Victorian society to return to the idea that truth would be found by exploring personal experience.

true

false

3. During the Victorian era, the number of working class citizens in Great Britain increased.

True

False

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Lauren Santana · Answer 1

1. The line refers to the vast colonies that were under Great Britain. Great Britain was known as one of the wealthiest colonizers in the world. They were able to conquered so many countries in the New World (North America). They have also some colonies in Asia and Oceania.

2. The answer is false. This idea was not accepted in the Victorian society, Many English scholars believe that Darwin's idea of transmutation is different from the ideas that were being thought to them.

3. The answer is True. The working class had increase especially during the Industrial Revolution. During this era, many people have started immigrating to the city centers in order to work in factories