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The British Empire and the Victorian Age
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During the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901), the British Empire grew to become the largest empire the world has ever seen, covering large parts of the globe. Britain's industry, trade and middle classes expanded greatly during this Victorian Age.
Memory tip: Victorian Age 1837-1901: the British Empire was the largest in history.
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During whose reign did the British Empire become the largest in the world?
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