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How did new weapons technology during the civil war change warfare

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The introduction of the rifled barrel expanded the battlefield, providing the soldier with greater range and accuracy than smooth-bore weaponry had previously provided. The second innovation was a new bullet that prevented the new rifled muskets from becoming clogged with powder residue.
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