Civilian experience of war (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the practice of housing soldiers in civilian homes called during the 18th century?
What was the practice of housing soldiers in civilian homes called during the 18th century?
Billeting
How did soldier pay compare to a typical labourer's wages in the 18th century?
How did soldier pay compare to a typical labourer's wages in the 18th century?
Soldiers earned less than labourers
What sparked violent riots following the Militia Act of 1757?
What sparked violent riots following the Militia Act of 1757?
Fears militia might serve overseas
Between which years were there no permanent army barracks in Britain?
Between which years were there no permanent army barracks in Britain?
1700-1800
What were approximate annual army costs in 1700?
What were approximate annual army costs in 1700?
£1 million
How much did the wars against France cost per year from 1793-1815?
How much did the wars against France cost per year from 1793-1815?
£75 million
How many copies did The Times sell daily in 1815?
How many copies did The Times sell daily in 1815?
5,000 copies
What was The Times daily circulation by 1850?
What was The Times daily circulation by 1850?
40,000 copies
How long did Russell's telegraph dispatches take to reach London from Crimea?
How long did Russell's telegraph dispatches take to reach London from Crimea?
Five hours
How many journalists covered the Boer War (1899-1902)?
How many journalists covered the Boer War (1899-1902)?
300 journalists
When was the Land Transport Corps established?
When was the Land Transport Corps established?
1855
Who photographed the Crimean War (1853-56), bringing reality to British civilians?
Who photographed the Crimean War (1853-56), bringing reality to British civilians?
Roger Fenton