Atlanta History Center Firearms Collection Quiz

What is the primary focus of the Atlanta History Center's firearms collection?

• Civil War firearms

• Ancient weapons

• World War II firearms

• Modern firearms

Why is the Model 1819 Hall breach loading rifle historically significant?

• It was the first automatic rifle

• It was the first firearm made in England

• It was the first interchangeable firearm

• It was the first firearm used in World War I

What feature made the Whitworth 45 caliber target rifle particularly accurate?

• Its lightweight design

• Its hexagonal bore and round

• Its short barrel

• Its automatic firing capability

What was a major issue with the Texas contract rifle?

• It was banned by the Confederate army

• It was too heavy to carry

• It was made with non-interchangeable parts

• It was too expensive to produce

What was unique about the Georgia Armory rifle?

• It was the first automatic rifle

• It was made entirely of metal

• It was made in the State Penitentiary

• It was used in World War II

Who was Thomas Morse and what was his contribution during the Civil War?

• A Union general who led the Atlanta Campaign

• A Confederate gunsmith who patented a breach loading rifle

• A Southern politician who opposed the war

• A Northern spy who infiltrated the Confederate army

What challenge did the Atlanta History Center face with their collection?

• Lack of funding for new acquisitions

• Limited space to display all artifacts

• Difficulty in authenticating artifacts

• Competition with other museums

What is the Atlanta History Center's philosophy regarding Civil War artifacts?

• To hide them from public view

• To sell them to private collectors

• To donate them to other museums

• To display them and tell their stories

What type of canteens are part of the Atlanta History Center's collection?

• Only plastic canteens

• A variety including filtration and wood drum canteens

• Only wooden canteens

• Only metal canteens

What is the importance of supporting organizations like the Atlanta History Center?

• To support local businesses

• To fund new technology research

• To preserve and educate about historical events

• To promote modern art