USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maxim gun was an important weapon that played a significant role in the Age of Imperialism. More specifically, the Maxim gun is often associated with the ‘Scramble for Africa’, which took place from 1870 until 1914. In general, the Maxim gun was the first machine gun that worked by recoil operation.

Detailed explanation-2: -They included swords, daggers, knives, spears, axes and shields. Most weapons were made and used for purposes that went far beyond their original functions of hunting and warfare. The non-practical functions of weaponry also included symbolism and beauty. This quiver and arrows were shaped using a panga.

Detailed explanation-3: -In this scenario – the “gun–slave cycle” or “horse–slave cycle” – Africans were compelled to trade in slaves, because without this commerce they could not obtain the necessary military technology (guns or horses) to defend themselves from any enemy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Their weaponry was throwing javelins, swords, lances and shields. Heavy cavalry, usually with chain mail, strong quilted armor and shields formed a smaller, but important strike force of the cavalry component.