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All guns use gunpowder (gun+powder= gunpowder). The 15th century saw early crude guns first being used, including use in war. However, the early guns were not accurate nor reliable, and the military still used bows, swords, lances and pikes MUCH more frequently than guns.
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Is Gunpowder still used to make guns?
Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.
What were the uses for gunpowder when it was just invented in ancient china?
Gunpower was used for fireworks until guns were invented.
What are two ways the Chinese used gun powder?
1. Fireworks. The Chinese first used gunpowder for use in firecrackers and fireworks. the military applications came later.2. Weapons. The Chinese used gunpowder as warheads in crude rockets and as the propellant in primitive guns and cannons.
Did Hernando Cortez's army have guns?
Actual guns did appear on the scene in about the 13th century, and about ten cannons were used in his army in about the 15th century. that's about a 200 hundred year difference. This means that they probably did have guns. In fact it's a very likely yes, but that the best info I have on that.
When was gunpowder first used?
gunpowder was first used in 919 in china :]:):]:)when a war was going off !!!and they used gun powder to defend back :)
Is Gunpowder still used to make guns?
Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.
What can gunpowder be used for?
gunpowder can be used for guns and fireworks
What was gunpowder used for in the olden days?
guns and cannons
Why was gunpowder given it's name?
It's an explosive powder used in guns, cannons, and rifles. Hence the name gunpowder.
Is gunpowder used for rifles?
Yes- and shotguns, handguns, machine guns and cannon.
What is now used for gunpowder?
Gun powder is used in some small fireworks and it is also used in bullets for guns.
Used to propel bullets from guns?
Gunpowder, also compressed gasses and compressed air.
What civilization invented paper and gunpowder?
Paper and gunpowder were invented by China. The Chinese used gunpowder primarily for fireworks celebrations. Paper was utilized for writing. European found gunpowder useful for weapons. Canons and hand guns used it for war and warfare became even more deadly.
What were the uses for gunpowder when it was just invented in ancient china?
Gunpower was used for fireworks until guns were invented.
What was used in place of gun powder during the Civil War?
Nothing was used in place of gunpowder during the Civil War. Gunpowder was made and used extensively by both sides. During the Civil War the guns used black powder for propellant. Modern guns use smokeless powder, which has a completely different chemical composition.
Did world war 1 use guns and gunpowder?
Are you having a laugh? World War One occurred in nineteen fourteen. The British forces used, Lee-Enfield rifles, Howitzer artillery pieces, and machine guns. We also invented the Tank.By World War One guns and gunpowder had been used for well over 200 years.
What was gunpowder most used for in civil war?
The guns used black powder. It produced volumes of smoke and as highly corrosive to the chambers and barrels.
