The Development of the Rifle Was Important Because It

question 37

Multiple Choice

The development of the rifle was important because it

• A) forced generals to rely less on cavalry.
• B) permitted more effective use of the bayonet.
• C) eliminated the value of trenches in defensive action.
• D) meant that cavalry could be more lethal.
• E) invalidated traditional military tactics.

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