1. Trebuchets

2. History & details First built by Chinese in 200s A.D.
Idea spread to Europe by 1200s
Siege weapon used in Medieval Europe to break down walls
Could throw stones weighing up to 300 pounds

3. Differences from a catapult
Trebuchets use gravity & weights to throw things
Catapults use rope tension to throw things
Trebuchets are BIGGER
How it works:

4. Importance
Used in Medieval Europe to break down castle walls & destroy buildings
Simple to build, use, & maintain
Allowed armies to safely attack castle walls
Primary weapon used in siege warfare until 1500s
Made obsolete by gunpowder weapons like cannons

5. Historical connection & why I chose this project
Previews a part of the next unit (Medieval Europe)
Had the model lying around & figured I’d use it as an example project

6. Resources used
Trebuchet history. 12/16/2011
ThinkQuest. 12/16/2011
The Middle Ages. 12/16/2011

7. Using the rubric, what grade would this project receive? Why?
Historical content
Historical understanding
Spelling & grammar
Organization
Research & works cited
Presentation
Total: ____/30