Experience Of Civilians Flashcards
1
Q
Raids
A
Land and livestock could be destroyed
Aim was to weaken enemy moral
2
Q
Purveyance
A
king had the right to buy food for his army
3
Q
Billeting
A
providing soldiers with accommodation in civilian housing
4
Q
Requisitioning
A
forcibly taking commodities to supply armies (e.g., horses, weapons)
5
Q
Civilian experience at Falkirk
A
Fields and towns burnt and looted
English infantry were local farmers
6
Q
Literacy rate 1250
A
6%
