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Hiram Maxim invented the machine gun in 1883. The machine gun could fire between 400 to 1600 bullets per minute using a belt or large-capacity magazine. The machine gun was used in several major wars including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Hiram Maxim was born in Maine in 1840 and died in London, England in 1916 at the age of 76.

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Who made the machine gun? Hiram Maxim made the machine gun.
When was it made? The machine gun was made in 1883.
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 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? The machine gun was used in the Civil War, Korean War, Franco Prussian War, WW1, and WW2.
Where was the inventor born? Hiram maxim was born in Sandersville, Maine 1840.
Where did the inventor die? The inventor died in London, England 1916. He died at age 76.
Bibliography Works Cited The 2006 World Book Year Book: the Annual Supplement to the World Book Encyclopedia : a Review of the Events of 2005. Chicago: World Book, 2006. Print. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition . Web. 03 Dec. 2010. <http://www.school.eb.com/all/eb/article-9051539?query=Hiram maxim&ct=>. &quot;Who Made America? | Timeline.&quot; PBS: Public Broadcasting Service . Web. 03 Dec. 2010. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/timeline_hi.html>.

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Machine Gun

  • 2. Who made the machine gun? Hiram Maxim made the machine gun.
  • 3. When was it made? The machine gun was made in 1883.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. How many bullets can you fire in a minute? The bullets are held on by a belt or large-capacity magazine . You can fire from 400 to 1600 bullets a minute.
  • 6. When was it used? The machine gun was used in the Civil War, Korean War, Franco Prussian War, WW1, and WW2.
  • 7. Where was the inventor born? Hiram maxim was born in Sandersville, Maine 1840.
  • 8. Where did the inventor die? The inventor died in London, England 1916. He died at age 76.
  • 9. Bibliography Works Cited The 2006 World Book Year Book: the Annual Supplement to the World Book Encyclopedia : a Review of the Events of 2005. Chicago: World Book, 2006. Print. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition . Web. 03 Dec. 2010. <http://www.school.eb.com/all/eb/article-9051539?query=Hiram maxim&ct=>. &quot;Who Made America? | Timeline.&quot; PBS: Public Broadcasting Service . Web. 03 Dec. 2010. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/timeline_hi.html>.