Question

4. Consider the Civil War in the context of the Industrial Revolution. What was the impact of factory production and technological advances on the number of weapons and their killing power

Answer 1

Answer:

weapons in the Civil War

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century had an impact on the direction of the war. The Civil War became the first modern war which revealed the consequences of the technological advancements in the industry. Technology created a possibility for mass-producing weapons with precision, power, and range. Rifles and Muskets utilize by soldiers on the battlefield. Cannons were used by both sides during the war. Gatling gun was invented in 1861 by Richard Jordan Gatling as an early machine gun for rapid-fire multiple barrel firearm.