Question

Explain how the American Civil War was the first modern industrial war. How did advancements in technology weapons and or medicine all helped to contribute to make the Civil War a modern industrial war?

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Answer 1

Before the Civil War, infantry soldiers typically carried muskets that held just one bullet at a time. The range of these muskets was about 250 yards. However, a soldier trying to aim and shoot with any accuracy would have to stand much closer to his target, since the weapon’s “effective range” was only about 80 yards. Therefore, armies typically fought battles at a relatively close