Matchlock Weapons Were Replaced by Flintlock Weapons, Which Used

question 13

Multiple Choice

Matchlock weapons were replaced by flintlock weapons, which used:

• A)wicks to ignite the gunpowder.
• B)sparks from a chip of flint to ignite the gunpowder.
• C)an elemental match flame to ignite the gunpowder.
• D)None of these choices.

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