Machine GunMachine Gun

By:Jayde

Who made the machine gun?Who made the machine gun?

Hiram Maxim made the machine gun.

When was it made?When was it made?

The machine gun was made in 1883.

How was the inventers life?How was the inventers life?

He made a gasoline powered tricycle at at age 16, electric automobile at age17, air compressors at age 17, air blowers at age 18, and amateur radio at age 18.

He had a great life at age 16,17,and18.

How many bullets can you fire in a How many bullets can you fire in a minute?minute?

The bullets are held on by a belt or large-capacity magazine.

You can fire from 400 to 1600 bullets a minute.

When was it used?When was it used?

o The machine gun was used in the Civil War, Korean War, Franco Prussian War, WW1, and WW2.

Where was the inventor born?Where was the inventor born?

Hiram maxim was born in Sandersville, Maine 1840.

Where did the inventor die?Where did the inventor die?

The inventor died in London, England 1916.He died at age 76.

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