Statements (90)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted Zachary Taylor's national profile.
Zachary Taylor became a national hero. influenced the 1848 presidential election. |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 4,000 for Mexico.
approximately 1,500 for the U. S. |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Antonio_López_de_Santa_Anna
gptkb:Zachary_Taylor |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
historical sites.
monuments. military history books. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature.
depicted in paintings. influenced American nationalism. subject of songs. symbol of American resolve. |
| gptkbp:date |
February 22-23, 1847
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
the bravery of American troops.
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
February 23, 1847
February 22, 1847 |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Mexican-American_War
fought during the Mexican-American War. |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Winfield Scott. Zachary Taylor. George B. Mc Clellan. James Longstreet. John E. Wool. Robert E. Lee. Thomas J. Jackson. Ulysses S. Grant. William J. Worth. |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced U. S. military strategy.
shaped U. S.-Mexico relations. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated U. S. military capabilities.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Buena Vista
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| gptkbp:influenced |
U. S. military strategy.
public opinion on the war. |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:3rd_Brigade,_2nd_Division
gptkb:1st_Brigade,_2nd_Division gptkb:1st_Dragoons gptkb:4th_Infantry_Regiment Artillery units Cavalry units. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division. artillery units. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in U. S. history.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Coahuila,_Mexico
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
flanking maneuvers.
use of artillery. use of terrain. reinforcement of positions. |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:John_E._Wool
gptkb:Antonio_López_de_Santa_Anna gptkb:William_J._Worth gptkb:Robert_E._Lee gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Winfield_Scott gptkb:James_Longstreet gptkb:Zachary_Taylor gptkb:Thomas_J._Jackson gptkb:George_Mc_Clellan |
| gptkbp:outcome |
halted Mexican advance.
boosted U. S. morale |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Monterrey
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
newspaper articles.
diaries of participants. letters from soldiers. official military reports. |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Battle of Cerro Gordo.
Battle of Monterrey. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Mexican-American War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
defend against Mexican forces.
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
secured U. S. control of northern Mexico.
secured northern Mexico for the U. S. |
| gptkbp:tactics |
defensive positions by U. S. forces.
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
defensive positions artillery fire |
| gptkbp:terrain |
hilly and rugged
hilly and rugged. |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
cold and rainy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zachary_Taylor
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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