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In colonial times why was the gunpowder stored in a central magazine?
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Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.
What was a cause os the battles of lexington and concord?
The cause was 1800 British regulars marching to Concord and they were met by 77 colonial men in Lexington . Shooting took place several men were wounded and houses set on fire. Then, 800 regulars marched on to Concord to collect guns and gunpowder from colonials who stored these items there.
Where were the weapons and gunpowder during the revolutionary war?
The patriots expected the British to pass through Lexington on their way to Concord, where supplies of guns were stored. It should be Lexington and Concord.
How many bombs were set on the Arizona?
On December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the battleship USS Arizona was hit by several bombs. It is believed that one bomb hit the forward ammunition magazine, causing a massive explosion that led to the sinking of the ship. The exact number of bombs that hit the Arizona is uncertain, but it is believed to be either one or two.
Why did Thomas Gage send soldiers to Lexington?
to arrest colonial leaders in hiding there.#Mickey012
Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.
Why was gunpowder stored at the bottom of ship decks?
Gunpowder was stored at the bottom of ship decks because most of the ship's cannons were located on the gun deck. Boys called "powder monkeys" carried gunpowder from the orlop or lowest, deck up to the gunners,
What is magazinestore?
I think where Magazine can be stored.
Is it possible for gunpowder to degenerate over time?
Yes, if stored under poor conditions
Does the gunpowder in a typical bullet have a shelf-life after which it will not fire effectively?
If stored properly, it will last decades. I have fired ammuntion from WW1 that was stored cool and dry.
What substance has great stored energy in firearms and blasting?
Explosives, in the form of gunpowder and blasting agents.
What language does magazine come from?
It comes from the old French word for a "storehouse" (perhaps referring to the fact that a magazine was a publication where knowledge was stored).
What explosive can be stored in any magazine or warehouse that gives protection?
1.3 and 1.4
What is a place where weapons are stored?
Armoury, magazine, or silo. Probably others also.
What is Elizabeth Betty Zane remembered for?
in September 1782 when Indians and British soldiers attacked Fort Henry, Virginia the gunpowder ran low in the fort. her brother's cabin was near by she volunteered to run to the cabin and get the gunpowder stored there. several other volunteered too but she argued that she knew where the gunpowder was stored. so when she went out of the fort the Indians and British soldiers were to shocked to fire at her. when she reached the cabin she grabbed the gunpowder and put it in her apron and ran back as fast as she could to the fort. the siege lasted another day and thanks to her the settlers didn't run out of gunpowder. the attacker eventually gave up and fled
What measures did Robinson Crusoe take to save his gunpowder from the rainstorm and lightning?
Robinson Crusoe stored his gunpowder in a dry cave, covered it with boards to protect it from the rain, and built a small roof to shield it from the lightning. Additionally, he made a waterproof roof using pieces of sailcloth to further protect the gunpowder.
What is name for a store of weapons?
An arsenal, a weapons cache, etc. Armoury
