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Weapons and Technology of the Civil War: A Detailed Overview

This overview delves into the various weapons and technologies utilized during the Civil War, including the standard rifle, muzzle-loading rifles, and advanced artillery like cannons. It examines the transportation methods used for supply delivery, such as trains and horses, as well as medical tools employed in the field. Key questions addressed include the primary weapons of each side, the motivations for war, and the technological advantages held by the Union. Understanding these elements provides a comprehensive insight into the challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous era.

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Weapons and Technology of the Civil War: A Detailed Overview

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  1. By: Devin Jackson Civil War Battlefield Technology

  2. Some Weapons Used Standard rifleMuzzle loading .54 caliber U.S. model Single shot.44 caliber coltSpencer carbineEnfield rifleHand grenadeRevolverCannonLed slugs

  3. Some Types of Transportation Used TrainsShipsWaterways (and have ships go down them to deliver supplies)HorsesCarriages (horse drawn)Buggies

  4. Some Tools Used for Medical Purposes Amputation KnivesBullet forcepsCrimperBone-saw    Cloth (to stop bleeding)

  5. Focus Questions

  6. What was the most commonly used weapon for each side? • The most commonly used weapon for each side is the standard rifle.

  7. Why was the war started? • The war was started because the north wanted to end slavery but the south opposed ending slavery so they rebelled.

  8. Who started the war? • The Confederates started the war because they opposed abolishing slavery. You could also say the Abolitionists started the war because they tried to end slavery in the south.

  9. Who had better technology? • Both sides had the same types of technology, but the union had better trained soldiers. The Confederate army was mostly farmers and slave owners.

  10. Definitions • Abolitionist: A person who advocated or supported the abolition of slavery in the U.S. • Confederates: The people from the south who agreed to slavery. • Union: The government and abolitionists who were against slavery.(the north)

  11. Bibliography •  "Abolitionists." Dictionary.com. Ask.com. Web. 28 Mar. 2010. <dictionary.reference.com>. • Stanchak, John. CIVIL WAR. CIVIL WAR ed. New York: Neal Porter, 2000. Print. EYEWITNESS.

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