Which of the following best describes the reign of Queen Victoria?
A. She was intimately involved in government affairs and often used her political power in Parliament.
B. She embraced a strict code of morals and manners that came to embody the values of the time period.
C. She was feared and despised by the common people, but admired by the nobility.
D. She offered hope and inspiration during a time of uncertainty and little confidence in the future.