Civilian experience of war (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Billeting
Billeting
Unpopular practice of housing soldiers in civilian homes (18th century)
Army pay vs typical laborer (1700-1900)
Army pay vs typical laborer (1700-1900)
Less than a typical laborer
Permanent army barracks 1700-1800
Permanent army barracks 1700-1800
None existed during this period
Militia Act year
Militia Act year
1757
Militia Act 1757 public reaction
Militia Act 1757 public reaction
Violent riots over fears of overseas service
Requisitioning definition
Requisitioning definition
Taking supplies/transport directly from civilians
Army costs in 1700
Army costs in 1700
Approx. £1 million
Army costs mid-18th century
Army costs mid-18th century
About £8 million
Wars vs France 1793-1815 annual cost
Wars vs France 1793-1815 annual cost
Around £75 million per year
The Times daily sales 1815
The Times daily sales 1815
5,000 copies
The Times daily sales 1850
The Times daily sales 1850
40,000 copies
William Howard Russell's newspaper
William Howard Russell's newspaper
The Times
Telegraph from Crimea to London
Telegraph from Crimea to London
5 hours (vs 20 days by sea)
Land Transport Corps established
Land Transport Corps established
1855
Army Service Corps created
Army Service Corps created
1888