Would there even be a USA without the guns?
Someone stood their ground against the Indians and they used guns.
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Graylight · 51-55, F
The Indians used guns, too, and had been in some cases since the 16th century. During the Revolutionary War, an estimated 13% of all colonists even owned a firearm, and many of them were ancient and defunct heirlooms. During the late 19th century, American Indians were allowed to purchase and carry firearms, just as white men were.
What the US Army had in its favor was duplicity, a callousness for human life and larger artillery provided by the US forces. Even in the most skilled hands, a long gun isn't a match for a Gatling gun.
sources:
https://www.revolutionarywarjournal.com/contrary-to-myth-most-americans-did-not-own-guns-at-the-start-of-the-american-revolution/#:~:text=Most%20colonials%2C%20as%20research%20has,musket%20prior%20to%20the%20war.
https://www.shear.org/2016/12/27/firearms-and-the-violent-transformation-of-native-america/#:~:text=Guns%20grew%20so%20essential%20to,man%20could%20accomplish%20in%20battle.
What the US Army had in its favor was duplicity, a callousness for human life and larger artillery provided by the US forces. Even in the most skilled hands, a long gun isn't a match for a Gatling gun.
sources:
https://www.revolutionarywarjournal.com/contrary-to-myth-most-americans-did-not-own-guns-at-the-start-of-the-american-revolution/#:~:text=Most%20colonials%2C%20as%20research%20has,musket%20prior%20to%20the%20war.
https://www.shear.org/2016/12/27/firearms-and-the-violent-transformation-of-native-america/#:~:text=Guns%20grew%20so%20essential%20to,man%20could%20accomplish%20in%20battle.
