Question

question 5
according to the article, why did the british army discard the ban against growing beards?
a. british soldiers encountered freezing temperatures during the crimean war.
b. queen victorias husband, prince albert, decided to limit his facial hair to a mustache.
c. british soldiers returned home after two years of war.
d. civilian men started growing enormous, fluffy beards and mustaches.

Explanation:

The text mentions that British soldiers encountered freezing winter temperatures during the Crimean War, and as a result, the army discarded the ban on growing beards. This matches option A.

Answer:

A. British soldiers encountered freezing temperatures during the Crimean War.