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Gunpower was used for fireworks until guns were invented.
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.
Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.
None. They hadn't invented gunpowder, and weren't good enough at metal working.
Guns were invented in the 9th century in China when gunpowder, a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, was first developed. The earliest firearms emerged in the form of hand cannons and were used by the Chinese military. The technology spread to the Middle East and Europe, evolving into various designs, including matchlocks and flintlocks. While no single individual can be credited with the invention of guns, this innovation resulted from advancements in metallurgy and the application of gunpowder in weaponry.
gunpowder can be used for guns and fireworks
Guns were first invented in the late 1200's. It was primitive, being only a steel pipe with a small hole where the gunner stuck a hot metallic stick igniting the powder and the pressure forcing the lead ball out of the barrel. Guns were not discovered,they were created in the early 14-1500's in old style England and other countries in Europe. Before firearms the Chinese invented gunpowder on accident as a chemical mistake
Firearms (guns) did not exist in the prehistoric age. Firearms did not exist in ancient times. In fact, it was originally the Middle Ages when firearms (guns) were invented. During the Middle Ages, the Chinese invented gunpowder in the 9th century A.D. (800s A.D.). Then the Chinese invented firearms (guns) in the 14th century A.D. (1300s A.D.) during the Middle Ages. It was the 14th century A.D. in the Middle Ages when the Chinese invented firearms (guns).
No, guns would not work on the moon because there is no atmosphere to support combustion, which is necessary for a gun to fire. Additionally, there is no oxygen on the moon, so there would be no way for a gunpowder-based firearm to function.
Gunpowder for guns
because, they've gotten to be made bigger & better over the years.
Sure. Air guns don't use gunpowder.