Continuity and change in the army (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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By how many times did the British army increase in size between 1700 and 1899?
By how many times did the British army increase in size between 1700 and 1899?
Five-fold
Which period saw dramatic changes in the British army driven by the Industrial Revolution?
Which period saw dramatic changes in the British army driven by the Industrial Revolution?
1850-1900
What percentage of the army was cavalry by the end of the 19th century?
What percentage of the army was cavalry by the end of the 19th century?
20%
What percentage of military forces did artillery comprise throughout 1700-1900?
What percentage of military forces did artillery comprise throughout 1700-1900?
5%
What type of uniforms did soldiers wear in the early 18th century (c1700)?
What type of uniforms did soldiers wear in the early 18th century (c1700)?
Bright, colorful uniforms
What color uniforms did soldiers wear by the end of the 19th century (c1900)?
What color uniforms did soldiers wear by the end of the 19th century (c1900)?
Camouflaged brown or grey
How long did the 'Brown Bess' musket serve as the standard British infantry weapon?
How long did the 'Brown Bess' musket serve as the standard British infantry weapon?
1715-1850
What was the standard infantry weapon in the early 18th century?
What was the standard infantry weapon in the early 18th century?
Musket paired with bayonet
Which military branch remained the decisive factor in most battles throughout 1700-1900?
Which military branch remained the decisive factor in most battles throughout 1700-1900?
Infantry
What was a major barrier to military training reform before 1850?
What was a major barrier to military training reform before 1850?
Officers believed they knew best
What revolutionized troop transportation to battlefields by 1900?
What revolutionized troop transportation to battlefields by 1900?
Steam power and railways
When was rhythmic marching to drum beats introduced to help infantry movement?
When was rhythmic marching to drum beats introduced to help infantry movement?
1760
How did infantry formation depth change during 1700-1900?
How did infantry formation depth change during 1700-1900?
Four-deep to two-deep lines