Weapons of War: Machine Guns

Significance

100

Were machine guns one of the most powerful weapons in the war?

Yes! They were a big help in winning the war.

200

When did machine guns become popular?

During the war, specifically 1916.

300

Which nation was first to test the machine gun in battle?

The Britain

400

What was the difference between pistols and machine guns?

Machine guns were automatic, pistols were manual

500

True or False: Guns were more powerful than majority of the other weapons used.

True.

Overview

100

When was the first machine gun invented?

1884

200

Who invented the first machine gun?

Hiram S. Maxim

300

What country was the first machine gun invented in?

USA

400

How many rounds could the first machine gun release per minute?

600 rounds

500

How much did the first machine gun weigh?

136.5 pounds

Perspective

100

Why did Hiram S. Maxim regret selling the machine gun?

Because it fell into the wrong hands and caused many deaths.

200

What did nations at war want/use the machine gun for?

Wanted/used the weapon to defend themselves and kill enemies at a quick rate

300

What use did soldiers find from the machine gun?

It allowed soldiers to open fire rounds on open fields while hidden away in trenches

400

What use did pilots find out of the machine gun?

Allowed plane pilots to be able to attack/defend from enemies in the skies

500

What use did boat sailors find out of the machine gun?

Machine guns were placed on ships to defend/attack from enemies sailing nearby

Cause and Consequence

100

Name the first country that made their own versions of machine guns after the USA

Germany.

200

Name three ways countries in the war made machine guns their own. 

They changed the weight, rapid fire, reach and transportability. 

300

What happened after Hiram Maxim released the machine gun?

It was becoming one of the most useful war technologies during WW1.

400

Why did countries begin redesigning machine guns?

Because the original weighed 136.5 ibs making it very difficult to carry and move. 

500

How many bullets could the gun release in a minute?

600 Bullets.

Ethical Judgement

100

What was the guns' purpose?

To kill the enemy and win the war.

200

Was using guns ethical in a war?

Yes, we believe it is. 

300

Did Hiram Maxim regret making his invention?

Not directly, but he knew it was not an ideal invention.

400

True or False: During a war, there are many complications with morals and ethics?

True.

500

Are ethics something everyone will agree on?

No, to different people, different things will be ethical whereas to others, it may not be ethical.