The 17th century saw a great transition as gunpowder and firearms were being developed. This work researches the changes and trends set by the advancements of firearms, and the emergence of armies utilizing these firearms. Examination of sources from the 17th century, as well as inspection of artifacts dating from the 17th century housed in the Higgins armory, is presented within the work as well as an Internet site with an interactive feature highlighting regionally unique weapons and armor.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Gelito, Justin
• Weliwitigoda, Chatura T.
• Adelino, Miguel J.
• Teixeira, Christopher M.
• Bailey, Ty William

Subject

• Industry
• Culture
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D196I

Keyword

• Museum exhibits
• Web sites--Design and construction

Advisor

• Forgeng, Jeffrey L.

Year

• 2005

Sponsor

• Higgins Armory Museum

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright