Why I chose this topic
We chose this topic because we all have an interest and plan to have a future in the Air Force, Marine Corps Scout Sniper, and Navy SEALS. I have had an interest in guns ever since my dad taught me to shoot his P95 Ruger pistol when I was only ten. Gunpowder is an amazing and beneficial creation if used properly but with the wrong motivation it can be used for harm. The evolution in human warfare has come so far from the simple bone club and rock to the M60 light machine gun and the intercontinental ballistic missile. We all are in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at treasure coast high school and love what we do. A.F.J.R.O.T.C. has gifted us with a ton of information on all branches of the military and their firearms and equipment.
How I conducted my research
The first step was when we talked amongst ourselves and jotted down everything we knew about the topic. I brought some information on the modern bullet aerodynamics and modern use of gunpowder. My partner Joshua brought some information on ancient warfare like the use of obsidian and bone to make clubs and spears. Last but not least my partner Austin brought to the table some information on early use of gunpowder like the use of the simple pepperbox and Samuel Colts colt 45 better known as the Peace Maker. the second step was to go more in depth with all our knowledge so off to the school library we went to research even deeper in our area of expertise.
How I created and developed my website
I created this website by going to the website creator, Weebly.com. This website constructs a basic layout for the user at the start of its making. Afterwards I simply use the tools provided by the site to make it my own. In my project I pulled many photos off of the internet and used them on my headlines to show the progression of technology. i used the column tool to compare and contrast weapons in different time eras, such as the sword to a bayonet, bow to a sniper, and hammer to a javelin. I used the Gold version of Weebly.com to input a couple of videos relating to warfare in different times. with each weapon I described in detail I prvided a small photo to give a visual representation
How my project relates to the theme
Some people might think turning points in history are for example "the creation of the cell phone" or "how the creation of the computer changed the world" but most people do not think of small things like "the invention of the ballpoint pen" or "the creation and progression of gunpowder" Gunpowder has changed the world so dramatically imagine what modern day warfare would be like without it! Without gunpowder we wouldf still be trowing rocks like school kids oon a playground but maybe with high powered slingshots!