Serjeant Musgrave's Dance | Compare and Contrast
1880: Queen Victoria rules Great Britain; she is in the forty-third year of her rule. She has signifi- cant political power.
1959: Queen Elizabeth II is in the seventh year of her reign. Her political role is small; instead, the parliamentary system sets policy.
Today: Queen Elizabeth II continues her rule. She is basically a figurehead with minimal political influence.
1880: Great Britain is a significant world power, with significant colonial holdings in Asia and Africa.
1959: Many of Great Britain’s colonial holdings had gained or were seeking...
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