glory held by the British Empire. The English were left with a tremendous national debt totalling at $7 billion dollars. England would never be a hegemon in the international community again.World War II brought a feeling of unity back to England. "The Battle for Britain" with the inspirational radio speeches of Winston Churchill inspired national pride to the British. The period of decline enhanced by WW I, a large debt and the Great Depression had traumatic effects on the English psyche. The civilian bombing planned by Hitler tried to enhance this feeling of despair. However, it accomplish the exact opposite. The children of England were sent to the country side. These children were predominantly working class children. When the upper class saw the state that these children where in the showed pity and concern. Other factors which brought the populace together was a consolidation of national opinion, full employment and the previous mentioned speeches of Churchill.Thus, it can be seen that the period of 1890's to the end of World War II marked the end of Victorianism. This end was achieved by both internal and external factors. Internal institutions of Victorianism in cultural and social structures were slowly eroded by sexual identity. The concept of "The New Woman and New Men" challenged traditional values inherent to the Victorian class Structures and morality. The event of the two wars brought the external reality of Britain's role in the international community home. Both English dominance and hegemonic imperialism were curbed and set into perspective during this time period....
