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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.
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.
What was gunpowder supposed to be?
instead of bullets they had gunpowder.
How did gunpowder modernize warfare?
check this sight http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder
When was Gunpowder Empire created?
Gunpowder Empire was created on 2003-12-05.
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,
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 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 are the pros and cons of modern weapons?
the con of modern weapons are that they need one propellant: gunpowder, which makes thing go boom when imprperly stored
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.
What is the collective noun of gunpowder?
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
Why should gunpowder be illegal?
Gunpowder can be used to make a bomb. So unless you are licensed to be in possession of gunpowder, owning gunpowder is illegal.
What happens when you smash gunpowder with a hammer?
Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck. Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck.
