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The serpentine (a curved lever with a clamp on the end) was strongly spring-loaded, and released by pressing a button, pulling a trigger, or even pulling a short string passing into the mechanism. The slow match held in the clamp swung into a flash pan containing priming powder. The flash from the flash pan travelled through the touch hole igniting the main propellant charge of the gun.
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Which satirical work from the 18th century criticizes the vanity of the upper classes?
Pope's The Rape of the Lock
In 1820 is the 18th century?
No, the 18th century lasted from 1701 - 1800. The year of 1820 was during the 19th century.
Is 1655 the 18th century?
No, the year of 1655 was during the 17th century. The 18th century lasted from 1701-1800.
What did slavery in the 18th and 19th century involve?
It involved buying and trading of slaves and having them work. It was a terrible thing.
Which satirical work from the 18th century criticizes the superficiality and narrow-mindedness of political factions?
Swift's Gulliver's Travels
What is a musket?
A smoothbore shoulder fired weapon in use from the late 16th through the 18th century.
What was the nickname of the flintlock musket?
The flintlock musket was commonly nicknamed the "Brown Bess." This nickname refers to the British Army's standard-issue musket from the early 18th century to the early 19th century. The term "Bess" is believed to derive from the name "Elizabeth," and "brown" refers to the musket's brownish finish. The Brown Bess played a significant role in various historical conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War.
Who is the inventor of a musket?
The Chinese in the 13th century.
What is 18th century?
It is in the 1700's if they say in the 18th century.
What century comes first 17th or 18th?
The 17th century comes before the 18th.
When was the Interchangeable parts for the musket invented?
Interchangeable parts for the musket were invented in the United States during the late 18th century, around 1798 by Eli Whitney. This innovative method allowed for the mass production of muskets and significantly improved their efficiency and repairability.
Who was usman dan fodio?
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Who made the brown bess musket?
The Brown Bess musket, a prominent firearm used by British forces from the early 18th century until the early 19th century, was produced by various manufacturers in England. The most notable manufacturer was the Tower of London, where many of the muskets were made under the supervision of the British government. The design underwent several variations over the years, but the name "Brown Bess" generally refers to the standard issue musket used by British soldiers during this period.
Where melodrama started?
in the 18th century i think
Did they have can foods in the 18th century?
There were NO canned foods available in the 18th century.
What would be the years for the 18th century?
The 18th Century is from 1700 to 1799.
What best describes opera seria?
18th century dramatic Opera
