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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath
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British control of Mackinac Island
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gptkbp:casualties
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American casualties approximately 300
British casualties approximately 100
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gptkbp:combat_history
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Part of American military history curriculum
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_George_Croghan
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Robert_Mc_Douall
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gptkbp:commemorated_by
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In local history and heritage sites
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gptkbp:commemoration
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Held annually to commemorate the battle
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gptkbp:community_impact
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Strengthened historical identity
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced local folklore and stories
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gptkbp:date
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August 4, 1814
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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Offered at local museums
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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Erected to commemorate the battle
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mackinac
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gptkbp:fortifications
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American fortifications were inadequate
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gptkbp:fought_against
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land and water
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Part of the larger conflict between the US and Britain
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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Documented by various historians
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gptkbp:historical_research
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Ongoing studies and publications
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Demonstrated the importance of naval power
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of Mackinac Island
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gptkbp:involved
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gptkb:Native_American_culture
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future military strategies in the region
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Mackinac_Island
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gptkbp:military_engagement
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Included naval support from British ships
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gptkbp:military_unit
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included Native American warriors
included regular army and militia
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_Thames
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans
gptkb:Battle_of_Plattsburgh
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Robert_Mc_Douall
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gptkbp:outcome
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gptkb:British_capture_of_Fort_Mackinac
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:War_of_1812
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_Erie
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gptkbp:preservation_efforts
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Focus on maintaining historical sites.
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gptkbp:primary_source
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Books and articles analyzing the battle
Letters and diaries from participants
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gptkbp:result
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British victory
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gptkbp:significance
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Control of the Great Lakes
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Access to the upper Great Lakes
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gptkbp:strategy
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To defend the island and maintain control
To regain control of the Great Lakes
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gptkbp:strength
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Did not arrive in time
Arrived shortly before the battle
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gptkbp:tactics_used
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Surprise attack
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Mackinac_Island_State_Park
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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Favorable for British forces
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Mackinaw_City,_Michigan
gptkb:Mackinaw_City
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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