Various liberalising political reforms took place in the UK, including expanding the electoral franchise. The Great Famine caused mass death in Ireland early in the period. The British Empire had relatively peaceful relations with the other great powers. It participated in various military conflicts mainly against minor powers. The British Empire expanded during this period and was the predominant power in the world.
Various liberalising political reforms took place in the UK including expanding the electoral franchise The Great Famine caused mass death in Ireland early in the period The British Empire had relatively peaceful relations with the other great powers It participated in various military conflicts mainly against minor powers The British Empire expanded during this period and was the predominant power in the world