Question

What characteristic did recruits in a typical regiment share?

a,they were all from the same town.
b.they were all from poor families.
c.they were all the same age.
d,they were all immigrants.

Answer 1

Recruits in a typical regiment shared characteristics such as common regional origin, as seen in British World War I 'pals' units, or socio-cultural background, as with Roman soldiers. These shared characteristics helped establish a unified identity within the regiment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic that recruits in a typical regiment shared varied depending on the context and time period under consideration. For example:

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• In the Roman army, recruits from the provinces were integrated into Roman culture, sharing service to Rome and commonly learning Latin.
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• In the U.S. during World War I, recruits were often from rural backgrounds and experienced a moral crusade and a test of manhood, as influenced by idealized perceptions of war.
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• In the British army during World War I, "pals" units were formed from men who enlisted together from the same neighborhoods or towns, but this practice ended after the high casualties of the Somme campaign in 1916.

Therefore, recruits typically shared commonalities such as regional origin, especially seen in "pals" units or socio-cultural background when considering Roman soldiers from the provinces. These shared characteristics fostered a sense of identity within the regiment and the broader army.