The Story of U.S. Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What new bullet was invented that killed a lot more people?
A
Minie Ball
2
Q
Why were Minie balls so critical and impactful for the Civil War?
A
When soldiers were loading their guns, thier lives depended on how fast they loaded it, and Minie were much quicker to load than other bullets. (these bullets also made aim more accurate, and were much more painful and lethal)
