Rockets In Ancient China

Gunpowder single handedly changed the world. What once started as fireworks, would eventually become the greatest aspect of warfare known to man. It was first used by the Chinese, as colorful displays of fire in the sky, but under the rule of the Ming and Ching it became a feared machine of war. Although the effects of gunpowder were mainly positive, there are still some major disadvantages.

In the early phases of ww1 (1914) the flamethrower brought extreme terror to the British and French troops. However other nations quickly caught onto it. The weapon wasn’t at all hard to make, but was very effective. The idea of a flamethrower was to throw burning fuel at the enemy. The Germans created two types of flamethrowers or models of flamethrowers. One large and one small, both developed by Richard Fiedler. The lighter and smaller flamethrower was designed for one man to be able to carry it. This flamethrower used pressurised air and nitrogen/carbon dioxide. A stream of burning gas and oil would be thrown up to 18 meters to hit. the enemy. The second and larger model was not appropriate for a single soldier. Its range could double the small flamethrower. This particular model could withstand flames for up to 40 seconds. However the only down side to this model is that it used a lot of fuel which was highly costly. These weapons were very effective in world war one when used at close range but there were disadvantages of them. Flamethrowers didn’t have the range of a rifle. If you operated a flamethrower you were in target of

In china they had many valuable inventions ,The three most important things.People invented stuff that helped them out in their culture.A group in china invented gunpowder in the 9th century.They made gunpowder because they have to make guns,bombs,cannons and all this different stuff.They needed all the guns so they could defend themselves so there army can be stronger.In 206 B.C The chinese han

Gunpowder was invented in Tang China in 850. It was made during experiments that sought to make elixirs that prolong life . It composed of saltpeter, or potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal and explodes when a spark from a percussive impact ignites it . The Chinese during the Song dynasty saw gunpowder’s potential. They utilized it in propelling rockets and making explosive projectiles. The Chinese Bureau of Munitions, by the thirteenth century, had seven factories that produced 7,000 rockets and 21,000 bombs per day . In 1232, they used thunder-crash bombs, which are early hand grenades, against the Mongols, who attacked Kaifeng, a city in northern China . Mongols, however, learned the recipe to gunpowder and began using gunpowder-based

When we see fireworks explode, what we’re actually seeing is the explosion of components inside the aerial shell. The aerial shell is made up of gunpowder and stars, small lumps that are comprised of fuel, an oxidizing agent, a metal-containing colorant, and a binder. These stars are what give the fireworks their colors. (De Antonis, pg 8). The metal-containing colorant produces the color when it’s exposed to a flame (in this case, the ignition of the gunpowder) then the fuel and oxidizing agent combine to create a chemical reaction that yields powerful heat and gas (De Antonis, pg 8).The binder holds all these ingredients together when the firework explodes. When the fuse at the bottom of a firework is lit, the energy propels it upwards until

They invaded China around the thirteenth century, led by Chinggis Khan. By this time, the Chinese had developed gunpowder to where it could be used in weapons. They had come up with all primitive versions of flame throwers, grenades, and other things as well. By defending themselves from their invaders with these weapons, the Chinese had just given away the information they had been trying to keep secret for centuries. After the Mongols defeated the Chinese, they moved on to the next area that they had their sights set on. They were a smart group of people and they recognized that these new weapons that the Chinese were using could be very effective, so as they moved on to conquer more areas, they started to use these weapons. They ended up moving on to conquer places in the Middle East and in Europe. As they moved from place to place, since they fought with these new weapons, they left behind the idea of how powerful and effective gunpowder was, thus spreading it to most of the areas on the eastern side of the

The civilization of ancient China was the most successful civilization with their inventions,food,and religion. They had the best inventions like fireworks these were amazing because some inventions they’ve made are fireworks. Fireworks were used for many things in China, and now in many countries. reason we use them is for celebrations or 4th of July. China made fireworks around 2,000 years ago. people say that a chinese cook created it in a field kitchen and accidentally mixed, charcoal, sulphur, and saltpeter. Which he found in his kitchen all so commonly to make something so amazing that we use today.

Fire has been used in battle as far back as the Greeks in 7th century A.D, but the most devastating use of fire warfare was when Napalm used by the United States in World War two against the Japanese and again in the Vietnam War. Flame throwers were used in World War One, but the problem was that it burned too quick because of the gasoline mixture that was used to produce the flame. In 1942 a team of Harvard researchers that was led by Dr. Louis Fieser discovered that a mixture of rubber with the gasoline made a flame that burned longer, but rubber was would have to be replaced by aluminum soap powder because of the scarcity of rubber (Rohn “Napalm in Vietnam War”). This mixture would later be known as napalm and it was a modernization of war with devastating results.

From its discover by the Chinese in the 9th Century, to the South’s surrender at the Appomattox Courthouse, gunpowder has been used to project small and large munitions across battlefields that have crippled armies and destroyed nations. The Eastern discovery of gunpowder has enhanced technological innovations throughout the last 1,000 years, from artillery pieces to the guided munitions used today. Each advancement in weaponry (and its use of gunpowder) by one nation has required another to adapt to their adversaries use in order to either survive or gain a decisive advantage.

Flamethrowers are aggressive weapons of war. They have been used in many wars by many countries. Through out history the flamethrower has made multiple impacts. The damages have caused many debates on rather it should be used in war anymore. There are also a large amount of details that are unknown by most. When learning about history the flamethrower can be overlooked. Even though this happens, it is a weapon that can be learned about for days. This small weapon has so much information to look at. There are so many things that go into the flamethrower than just the basic fuel and

Since the beginning of time, ancient civilizations have used technology for multiple purposes. It is known that Ancient Civilizations, like the Mongolian Empire, have created weapons to protect their empire. Guns, swords, and bows are some examples of weapons that have been used by major empires but it is also known that civilizations had other forms of technology that were not so advanced. Catapults are one of the oldest from of warfare weapons that have been used for the capture of territories. The greatest have taken part in the magnificents of a catapult. Throughout history, catapults have advanced through different empires and can be explained through multiple theories that were created by some of the most fascinating Scientist/ Physicist in the world.

On July 16, 1969, people from all around the country were glued to their televisions, anticipating the launch of Apollo 11. Many Americans were mesmerized by the rocket as it lifted from the ground and slipped the surly bonds of earth. The launch had been a success. It allowed the United States to dominate the space race and provided a push to explore the final frontier, space. Americans all across the country look roundly at this momentous success.

Robert Goddard is known as the first rocket scientist to successfully propel a rocket using liquid fuel. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 5, 1882. Through Goddard’s childhood, he was interested in science. “Interested in science as a child, Goddard became intrigued by space after reading H. G. Wells' science fiction novel, "The War of the Worlds."” (American Father of Rocketry). Goddard’s parents had also encouraged him in the subject of science. “Robert was the son of a traveling salesman who also dabbled at inventing, and both parents encouraged their son's interest in science.” (The Father of Modern Rocketry) Goddard went to Worcester Polytechnic Institute for his degree in science. “Goddard enrolled as a student at Worcester

Fireworks in shows such as 4th of July, are much more powerful than those offered to consumers.

There is an old-line of the Chinese fireworks, which is tightly combined with varieties of celebrations and festivals in China. Especially, Liuyang is known as “the home of fireworks and firecrackers” and good at making varieties of fireworks. And fireworks and firecrackers has become the pillar industry of Liuyang.