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If Guy Fawkes wasn't burned then why do you burn the guy?
The opening of parliament in November coincides with a time that traditionally the fallen leaves were burnt in bonfires, as well as all saints eve on 31st October when witches were burnt. The irony is also there as Guy Fawkes tried to use fire to destroy Westminster Palace
Why did Guy Fawkes want to blow up the houses of parliament?
Guy Fawkes was a zealous Catholic, and later served for many years as a soldier gaining considerable expertise with explosives; both of these were crucial to his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.From 1563, legislation evolved which demanded citizens recognise the King as Supreme Governor of the Church. Refusal to submit was punishable by death. The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by a group of Catholic extremists to assassinate King James I of England, his family, and most of the Protestant aristocracy in one hit by blowing up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening. Fawkes represented fair authority, righteousness, the good of the people and not the government, and the correct use of power, not corruption.to kill king James along with the ParliamentGuido Fawks (which is his real name) tried to blow up the houses of Parliament but he got caught.The 'Gunpowder plot' was an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, which would displace Protestant rule by killing King James I of England and the entire Protestant aristocracy.
Why isn't the gunpowder ther by the great wall of china?
I'm guessing you mean why it was not used for defense or weaponary. The answer is that the Chinese did not find a weaponary use for gunpowder, they used it mainly for fireworks. The Europeans were the first to use gunpowder for weapons.
Gunpowder empires were empires that?
Gunpowder empires were empires that focused the bulk of their army and military tactics on the use of gunpowder and guns. Most of the warfare that they went into was accomplished from afar.
How is gunpowder used today?
People use it for weapons and still use it for fireworks
Why do you use fireworks on guy Fawkes day?
because of the GUNPOWDER and GUNPOWDER is in fireworks
Who do you use the word guy Fawkes in a acrostic poem?
Gallant rebel with a cause, Unwavering in his belief, Yearning for a revolution, Forever etched in history's weave, Kudos to Guy Fawkes, a figure of intrigue and valor.
What are facts about the gunpowder plot?
#1) It was a plot.#2) The use of gunpowder- lots of it- played a key role in the plot.#3) Thirty-six BARRELS of gunpowder were found to have been prepared.#4) The barrels of gunpowder were found in the basement.#5) The basement of The House of Lords.#6) Guy Fawkes (AKA Guido Fawkes) was discovered guarding the explosives.#7) THE PLOT HAD BEEN BETRAYED!#8) Mr. Fawkes was dicovered in the early morning hours of November 5th, 1605.#9) That date, November 5th, has been celebrated ever since, due to the failed plot to assassinate the King.#10) There's even a poem about it:Remember, rememberThe Fifth of NovemberKeep mem'ries aliveOf Sixteen-Oh-Five...#11) I'd better get an A+ on this!
If Guy Fawkes wasn't burned then why do you burn the guy?
The opening of parliament in November coincides with a time that traditionally the fallen leaves were burnt in bonfires, as well as all saints eve on 31st October when witches were burnt. The irony is also there as Guy Fawkes tried to use fire to destroy Westminster Palace
Did the Romans use gunpowder?
Ancient Romans did not use gunpowder. Gunpowder was invented by China around the middle ages.
Why did Guy Fawkes want to blow up the houses of parliament?
Guy Fawkes was a zealous Catholic, and later served for many years as a soldier gaining considerable expertise with explosives; both of these were crucial to his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.From 1563, legislation evolved which demanded citizens recognise the King as Supreme Governor of the Church. Refusal to submit was punishable by death. The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by a group of Catholic extremists to assassinate King James I of England, his family, and most of the Protestant aristocracy in one hit by blowing up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening. Fawkes represented fair authority, righteousness, the good of the people and not the government, and the correct use of power, not corruption.to kill king James along with the ParliamentGuido Fawks (which is his real name) tried to blow up the houses of Parliament but he got caught.The 'Gunpowder plot' was an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, which would displace Protestant rule by killing King James I of England and the entire Protestant aristocracy.
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
They used gunpowder for fireworks and weapons.
Why did they use gunpowder?
Who?
How long has gunpowder been in use?
Gunpowder was invented by the Ancient Chinese. Gunpowder came to Europe in the 1260s.
What is the collective noun of gunpowder?
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
Is there a gun that is not powered by gunpowder?
Sure. Air guns don't use gunpowder.
Poptropica-where do you use the gunpowder?
Go to where the vikings are and go east. You'll see a cave which is blocked by the rocks, use the gunpowder and get in it
