Weapons Of The Civil War

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1. The Minie Ball is a bullet.

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The Minie Ball was strong, easy to load, and very effective in killing. It was actually the best ammunition in the Civil War.

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Weapons Of The Civil War - Quiz

Explore key weaponry of the Civil War in this engaging quiz. Learn about the primary weapons like muskets, the range of cannons, the composition of swords, and the... see morespeed of rifle bullets. Understand the lesser-used weapons to enhance your knowledge of historical warfare. see less

2. The Springfield is a cannon.

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Springfield was a nickname for the rifle because a bullet could cross a whole field.

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3. The Confederates had more weapons than the Union.

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The Union was a more industrial place, so they had acess to more guns and weapons.

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4. What were the swords made of?

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The swords were very sharp, great for slicing things, including people.

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5. What was the main weapon used in the Civil War?

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The musket was a classic long gun, very effective at long range.

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6. How fast were the rifle bullets?

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Rifles had very fast bullets with a range of about 300 feet, great for long distance battles.

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7. How far did cannons shoot?

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1.1 miles to be exact. The cannon was the toughest weapon in the war.

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8. How much mass was inside the cannonballs?

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The cannonballs were strong, great for destroying buildings, but bad for destroying people.

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9. What new kind of weapon was introduced in the Civil War?

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Gernades and land mines were very good for blowing stuff up, so they were used often in the war.

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10. What weapon was used the least?

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The hand gun was unpopular because it was not very strong, it was hard to reload, and did not have a long range.

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11. What was the best face to face weapon?

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The dagger was great because it was small, lightweight, and very deadly if you used it correctly.

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12. Check the handguns, not the long guns.

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The Spencer, Caliber, Revolver and Pistol were good handguns, but they were not used very often for several reasons, such as their inability to shoot far.

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The Minie Ball is a bullet.
The Springfield is a cannon.
The Confederates had more weapons than the Union.
What were the swords made of?
What was the main weapon used in the Civil War?
How fast were the rifle bullets?
How far did cannons shoot?
How much mass was inside the cannonballs?
What new kind of weapon was introduced in the Civil War?
What weapon was used the least?
What was the best face to face weapon?
Check the handguns, not the long guns.
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