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Samuel Colt's revolver, which was patented in the United States in 1836, revolutionized armed combat because of which of the following innovations?

SAT · US History · previous-year question

  1. A.It did not have to be taken apart during reloading.
  2. B.It could be used as either a firing weapon or a bayonet.
  3. C.It had sights along the barrel that improved accuracy.
  4. D.It could be fired six times before being reloaded.
  5. E.It enabled the soldier to shoot from a greater distance.

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