Significance
Were machine guns one of the most powerful weapons in the war?
Yes! They were a big help in winning the war.
When was the first machine gun invented?
1884
Why did Hiram S. Maxim regret selling the machine gun?
Because it fell into the wrong hands and caused many deaths.
Name the first country that made their own versions of machine guns after the USA
Germany.
What was the guns' purpose?
To kill the enemy and win the war.
When did machine guns become popular?
During the war, specifically 1916.
Who invented the first machine gun?
Hiram S. Maxim
What did nations at war want/use the machine gun for?
Name three ways countries in the war made machine guns their own.
They changed the weight, rapid fire, reach and transportability.
Was using guns ethical in a war?
Yes, we believe it is.
Which nation was first to test the machine gun in battle?
The Britain
What country was the first machine gun invented in?
USA
What use did soldiers find from the machine gun?
It allowed soldiers to open fire rounds on open fields while hidden away in trenches
What happened after Hiram Maxim released the machine gun?
It was becoming one of the most useful war technologies during WW1.
Did Hiram Maxim regret making his invention?
Not directly, but he knew it was not an ideal invention.
What was the difference between pistols and machine guns?
Machine guns were automatic, pistols were manual
How many rounds could the first machine gun release per minute?
600 rounds
What use did pilots find out of the machine gun?
Allowed plane pilots to be able to attack/defend from enemies in the skies
Why did countries begin redesigning machine guns?
Because the original weighed 136.5 ibs making it very difficult to carry and move.
True or False: During a war, there are many complications with morals and ethics?
True.
True.
How much did the first machine gun weigh?
136.5 pounds
What use did boat sailors find out of the machine gun?
Machine guns were placed on ships to defend/attack from enemies sailing nearby
How many bullets could the gun release in a minute?
No, to different people, different things will be ethical whereas to others, it may not be ethical.