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What mode of transportation did John Smith use when the gunpowder accident occurred?

  • Horse

  • Train

  • Bicycle

  • Canoe

Answer

A gunpowder accident occurred when John Smith was travelling by canoe. This accident happened on 1608-12-22, when Smith was returning from a visit to Powhatan, a local Indian chief. He was accompanied by two other Englishmen, Edward Powell and Thomas Emry. As they were travelling, a spark from the fire in the canoe ignited the gunpowder that was being stored there. Smith was badly burned, but he managed to survive.
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