What were the origins of gunpowder?
The reason we would like to answer this question is because it would help us to see what the initial intentions behind the creation of gunpowder. Whether it was originally for warfare, medicine, or entertainment, having that knowledge would give a better understanding as to why it was a highly coveted commodity.
Was gunpowder important for the outcome of any wars/conflicts?
Gunpowder eventually became used mainly for weaponry because of the firepower that it gave weapons. This was an overwhelming advantage over older weapons like swords and lances. Since gunpowder is so powerful, we wanted to research how it impacted the battlefield. Things like the level of destruction, how armies utilized it, and new inventions brought about by gunpowder are all part of this question.
Did gunpowder help and countries in their development?
Gunpowder is not a good that is thought about when thinking about cultural or technological development, so this question aims to answer if it did have that sort of impact anywhere. Other goods like food or medicine seem more vital in the sense of development, but gunpowder is not necessarily unrelated to it. It could have possibly aided a country in an invasion or helped boost a country’s economy through trade.
The reason we would like to answer this question is because it would help us to see what the initial intentions behind the creation of gunpowder. Whether it was originally for warfare, medicine, or entertainment, having that knowledge would give a better understanding as to why it was a highly coveted commodity.
Was gunpowder important for the outcome of any wars/conflicts?
Gunpowder eventually became used mainly for weaponry because of the firepower that it gave weapons. This was an overwhelming advantage over older weapons like swords and lances. Since gunpowder is so powerful, we wanted to research how it impacted the battlefield. Things like the level of destruction, how armies utilized it, and new inventions brought about by gunpowder are all part of this question.
Did gunpowder help and countries in their development?
Gunpowder is not a good that is thought about when thinking about cultural or technological development, so this question aims to answer if it did have that sort of impact anywhere. Other goods like food or medicine seem more vital in the sense of development, but gunpowder is not necessarily unrelated to it. It could have possibly aided a country in an invasion or helped boost a country’s economy through trade.