Which of the Following Statements Concerning Samuel Colt Is True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning Samuel Colt is true?

• A) He was a master publicist.
• B) He patented a repeating pistol with a rotating chambered-breach.
• C) He helped to bring the price of guns down.
• D) He had a genius for popularizing gun ownership.
• E) All of these choices

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