Civil War Technology

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  • Sharp Rifle

    Sharp Rifle

    Chrisitan Sharp invented the first sniper rifle which was used greatly by the Union to keep the Confederates hiding
  • Minie Ball

    Minie Ball

    The Minie ball introduced the concept of quicker loading because the gun powder was preloaded into the bullet so soldiers would not have to measure out gun powder
  • The Original Ironclad

    The Original Ironclad

    The French released the original design of an Ironclad in 1859 called the Gloire
  • Gatling Gun

    Gatling Gun

    Dr. Richard Gatling inevent what was said to be the first machine gun, but it was never purchased by the government in the American Civil War.
  • First Batte Of Bull Run

    First Batte Of Bull Run

    The First Battle Of Bull Run was when troops were brought in by trians to assit the Union
  • Battle Of Hampton Roads

    Battle Of Hampton Roads

    This was the battle between the two Ironclads, the Monitor (Union) and the Merrimack (Confederate)
  • Sherman's March

    Sherman's March

    General Sherman (Union) set out to destroy the Confedeartes train tracks, bridges, and more.