Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Flores' report
Kearny's report |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Consolidation of American control in California
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Minimal for both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Stephen_W._Kearny
gptkb:General_José_María_Flores |
| gptkbp:date |
January 1847
January 9, 1847 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Gabriel
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Rio_San_Gabriel |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict over Texas and California
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set precedent for future military interventions
Cultural references in literature and media Contributed to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Increased tensions between the US and Mexico Impact on US-Mexico relations Influence on California statehood Influence on border policy discussions Influenced American expansionism Legacy in military strategy education Shifted territorial boundaries in North America Impact on Native American populations in California |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated American military strategy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of La Mesa
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:California_Battalion
gptkb:Mexican_cavalry gptkb:1st_Dragoons artillery units |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historical markers in California
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military engagements in the region
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:La_Mesa,_California
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured American foothold in California
American forces advanced further into California. |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Mexican-American_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Pasqual
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Buena_Vista
gptkb:Battle_of_Churubusco gptkb:Battle_of_Contreras gptkb:Battle_of_Mexico_City gptkb:Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo gptkb:Siege_of_Veracruz gptkb:Battle_of_Molino_del_Rey |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the campaign to capture Mexico City
Secured American control of California |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Southern California
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
|
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Rio_Puerco
gptkb:Stephen_W._Kearny gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_San_Gabriel_River |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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