Industrialisation (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How much faster could troops move by rail compared to marching on foot during 1700-1900?
How much faster could troops move by rail compared to marching on foot during 1700-1900?
15 times faster
What speed could military supplies be transported by railway networks?
What speed could military supplies be transported by railway networks?
20 miles per hour
How did steamship speeds compare to traditional sailing vessels?
How did steamship speeds compare to traditional sailing vessels?
Double the speed
How long did steamships take to deliver troops to Crimea vs sailing ships?
How long did steamships take to deliver troops to Crimea vs sailing ships?
Under 3 weeks vs months
When did the British establish a Military Telegraph detachment in the Royal Engineers?
When did the British establish a Military Telegraph detachment in the Royal Engineers?
1854
How many telegraph stations were in the British Crimean telegraph system?
How many telegraph stations were in the British Crimean telegraph system?
8 stations
What key advantage did the electric telegraph provide to military commanders?
What key advantage did the electric telegraph provide to military commanders?
Instant communication across distances
What cost reduction did Henry Bessemer's 1856 steel production method achieve per ton?
What cost reduction did Henry Bessemer's 1856 steel production method achieve per ton?
£60 to £7
What design did George Armstrong pioneer in 1857?
What design did George Armstrong pioneer in 1857?
Breech-loading rifled design
How many bullets could the Maxim machine gun fire before requiring manual reloading?
How many bullets could the Maxim machine gun fire before requiring manual reloading?
500 bullets
What tactical advantage did smokeless gunpowder provide?
What tactical advantage did smokeless gunpowder provide?
Reduced visible firing signature
What key benefit did factory production standardisation provide for military weaponry?
What key benefit did factory production standardisation provide for military weaponry?
Mass manufacture of identical components