The Civil War has been called the "first modern war" since the equipment and transportation caused generals to rethink their strategies and goals. The weight of the cannons caused the generals to rethink their travel times. New guns with different characteristics were much heavier. I had to adjust the number of animals to carry different equipment. Great industrial and technological advances were made in musketry, artillery, transportation, and observation during the Civil War period. During the Civil War, rifles, repeating rifles, and mini-bullets were improved. Rifles played an important role in the Civil War because they improved accuracy and were relatively inexpensive to produce. (Stoddard) A musket with rifle function could shoot further and have a more stable trajectory. (The rifle versus the musket) During the Civil War, a firearm with a sounding system could cost the U.S. Treasury between $15 and $20. (Stoddard) The ability to fire more than one ball at a time was a result of the rifling feature. The repeating rifle could fire more than one round in its loaded magazine. (The rifle versus the musket) This rifle was the successor to the single-shot rifle and was used in the Civil War in the early 1860s. (Hess) The trajectory and ease of loading was due to the mini-bullet. The mini-bullet increased the rifle's range by 600 feet. (Dorian) The three simple steps required to load the mini-bullet sped up the loading process. (Howey) Artillery has advanced in many ways due to rifled artillery, advances in gun material, and advances in design. Due to the accurate shooting and rifle function, they were used in one of the most popular guns during the Civil War...... middle of paper ...... the Confederacy) The power and the speed of steamships progressed throughout the war. (Duppstadt) Steamships began using coal during the war, which powered the boat and was faster and more difficult to steer than a sailing ship. (Duppstadt) Advances in boat power meant that it was more difficult to strike down at sea because it had more speed. (Duppstadt) Great industrial and technological advances were made during the Civil War, as evidenced by muskets, artillery, transportation, and observation. For more information on his topic, here are some suggestions on topics to research further. Advances in technology and equipment reportedly helped the Union win the Civil War. After the Civil War, the Spanish-American War took place and many advances were made in equipment and technology that are worth looking into..