Mostly they stole it from other people. When they did make it they used the same ingredients and processes as others.
Having gunpowder made it more difficult for pirates to board their ships.
The governor who sold gunpowder to pirates in the Bahamas was Woodes Rogers. He served as the governor from 1718 to 1721 and was known for his attempts to regulate piracy in the region. Despite his efforts to control piracy, he occasionally engaged in dealings with pirates, including selling them supplies like gunpowder. Rogers' tenure highlighted the complex relationship between colonial authorities and piracy during that era.
Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.
Gunpowder can be used to make a bomb. So unless you are licensed to be in possession of gunpowder, owning gunpowder is illegal.
Weapon + gunpowder
saltpeter + sulfur = gunpowder. Hope this helps.
Air + Earth = Dust Dust + Fire = Gunpowder
gunpowder+metal to make gunpowder: fire+dust to make dust: earth+air
Adding more sulfur to gunpowder can make it more volatile. However, increasing volatility can also make it more dangerous to handle, so it is important to exercise caution when altering the composition of gunpowder.
China made Gunpowder in 1000 A.D. They actually made it by accident.
well you can get gunpowder from creepers but YOU need to kill it. if it explodes trying to kill you you wont get gunpowder. you need gunpowder to make TNT's and a potion but i forgot which potion. try it yourself. hope i helped.
Easy! gunpowder+metal.. Hope this helps :D (im sure it does)