Question

What is a “mini-ball” and what impact did it have on the civil war?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a cylindrical bullet that proved lethal during the war

Explanation:

The Minie Ball did not have many limitations as it was easy to use, easy to fire, and it could be mass produced inexpensively. It was so deadly that thousands of deaths were caused by it.

Answer 2

What impact did the minie ball have on the Civil War?

The amount of impact the Minie Ball had on the Civil War and American History is larger than any other war technology of that time. For the first time rifles could be easily reloaded and used effectively. The already deadly weapon (rifle) was made twice as deadly with the Minie Ball.

Why was the minie ball used in the Civil War?

The bullet was then used by both sides of the American Army (Confederate and Union). The minie ball was the solution for reloading rifled muskets. The Minie Ball changed the status quo because the Minie Ball was a cheap, efficient resolution for using the hard to reload musket rifles.

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