Comparison Of Early Modern Firearms
Which of the following early firearms would have provided the most effective means of defense?
AThe flintlock gun, because the lid to the flash pan opens and ignites the gunpowder automatically
BThe matchlock gun, because the gunpowder can be ignited without an external source of fire
CThe first single-shot gun, because it provides the most accurate shot
DThe wheellock gun, because once locked into place, the rapid ignition of gunpowder allows for more than one shot