Question
How did gunpowder weapons affect Mehmed II's efforts to take Constantinople in 1453? (1 point)
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Mehmed II was the first ever to use gunpowder weapons in battle in the Western world, which is a common misconception.
Gunpowder weapons, particularly cannons, made it possible for Mehmed II's troops to attack Constantinople's massive walls effectively.
Gunpowder weapons used by the Byzantines made it harder for Mehmed II's troops to defend themselves.
Mehmed II found that gunpowder weapons were largely not effective to use in his conquest of Constantinople.
Here are the options:
Mehmed II was the first ever to use gunpowder weapons in battle in the Western world, which is a common misconception.
Gunpowder weapons, particularly cannons, made it possible for Mehmed II's troops to attack Constantinople's massive walls effectively.
Gunpowder weapons used by the Byzantines made it harder for Mehmed II's troops to defend themselves.
Mehmed II found that gunpowder weapons were largely not effective to use in his conquest of Constantinople.
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Gunpowder weapons, particularly cannons, made it possible for Mehmed II's troops to attack Constantinople's massive walls effectively.