Impact on Civilians (1700-1850)

Question 1

What happened to the level of civilian deaths during this period?

Answer 1

Remained low as the navy prevented invasion

Question 2

What did the public think about the Militia Act 1757?

Answer 2

Disliked it because they felt they were being forced into the army

Question 3

Did requisitioning change during this period?

Answer 3

No. Army still relied on it for transport

Question 4

What happened to the impact of soldier’s stationed in towns?

Answer 4

Reduced due to the introduction of army barracks which reduced the disruption

Question 5

What happened to taxation during war time

Answer 5

Grew only by a very small amount

Question 6

Why did tax not rise very much with the increase in the army’s size

Answer 6

Britain became more prosperous and its population increased from 6 million to 26 million

Question 7

What happened to taxation during times of war?

Answer 7

Tax still increased as army cost increased