Statements (207)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted American nationalism
Made Andrew Jackson a national hero Increased American nationalism |
| gptkbp:american_defenses |
Strongly fortified positions
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| gptkbp:american_forces_composition |
Regulars, militia, and volunteers
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| gptkbp:american_forces_included |
gptkb:militant_group
gptkb:Army Free men of color |
| gptkbp:american_militia |
Included local volunteers
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| gptkbp:american_strength |
Approximately 4,000 troops
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| gptkbp:american_victory |
Boosted morale after War of 1812
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| gptkbp:american_victory_significance |
Prevented British control of the Mississippi River
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Cultural identity of New Orleans
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| gptkbp:battle |
Jackson's promotion to Major General
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| gptkbp:british_forces_included |
gptkb:Canadian_militia
gptkb:West_Indian_troops Regular Army units |
| gptkbp:british_strength |
Approximately 8,000 troops
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Southern_Campaign_of_the_War_of_1812
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 2,000
Approximately 70 Approximately 2,000 British casualties Approximately 70 American casualties Approximately 2,000 British Approximately 70 American Approximately 2,000 British and 70 American |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
Surprise attack
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Andrew_Jackson
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Andrew_Jackson
gptkb:Edward_Pakenham gptkb:Major_General_Andrew_Jackson |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
Annual reenactments Statues and monuments |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Jean_Lafitte_National_Historical_Park
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans_Day Annual reenactments Jackson Day celebrations |
| gptkbp:composed_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Ghent
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for songs and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Famous song ' The Battle of New Orleans' by Johnny Horton
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| gptkbp:date |
January 8, 1815
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| gptkbp:date_concluded |
January 18, 1815
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| gptkbp:defense |
Cotton bales used as barricades
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Literature and film
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| gptkbp:duration |
Approximately 3 hours
About 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:British_Army
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
Historical documentaries
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Land battle
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Battlefield_of_Chalmette
gptkb:The_War_of_1812 British invasion January 8, 1815 Treaty of Ghent negotiations United States and Great Britain 1814-1815 campaign season United States and United Kingdom Control of New Orleans Militia and regular army |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Louisiana_Territory
January 1815 |
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
After heavy losses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed
Post-War of 1812 tensions |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Ghent
After-action reports Reports and letters from the battle American battle reports British plans of attack Jackson's orders |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Andrew_Jackson
gptkb:Edward_Pakenham |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced U. S. military strategy
Made Andrew Jackson a national hero Boosted Andrew Jackson's popularity |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Part of American folklore
Celebrated in American folklore |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Early 19th century
January 8, 1815 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of American resilience
Last major battle of the War of 1812. Boosted Andrew Jackson's political career |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of New Orleans
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| gptkbp:influenced |
U. S. foreign policy
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
Weather conditions Local geography War of 1812 events War of 1812 tensions |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Songs and ballads
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Straw_Hat_Pirates
gptkb:Native_American_culture Regular army units Free men of color Militia forces Volunteer forces |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military strategy studies
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:folklore
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
Academic journals
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| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
Heroic defense
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| gptkbp:known_for |
Decisive American victory
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Increased military funding
Strengthened U. S. military presence in the South |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of American independence
Symbol of American resilience Influence on U. S. foreign policy Cultural memory in New Orleans |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana
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| gptkbp:losses |
High due to frontal assault
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Royal_Army |
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Decisive victory for the United States
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
Flanking maneuvers Use of artillery Defensive fortifications Use of artillery and entrenchments |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Approximately 8,000
Militia, regular army, and pirates Regular army and Canadian militia Regulars and Hessian troops |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Sir_Edward_Pakenham
gptkb:General_Edward_Pakenham gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Sir_Edward_Pakenham |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Edward_Pakenham
gptkb:Jean_Lafitte |
| gptkbp:notable_songs |
The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
1815
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:War_of_1812
American military history |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Raisin
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Bowyer gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_Borgne gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_St._Philip gptkb:Battle_of_Horseshoe_Bend |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Treaty negotiations
Historical preservation efforts Strengthened local governance Civic pride in New Orleans Cultural festivals celebrating victory Increased U. S. territorial claims |
| gptkbp:significance |
Last major battle of the War of 1812
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Last major battle of the War of 1812
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Secured the southern frontier
Secured American control of the region |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Mississippi River
Prevented British control of the Mississippi River |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Attempt to seize control of the southern states
Capture New Orleans Defend New Orleans Defend key port city |
| gptkbp:strength |
Approximately 4,000
Approximately 8,000 British troops Approximately 4,000 American troops |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Intelligence gathering
Cavalry charges Defensive strategies Psychological warfare Flanking maneuvers Surprise attacks Concentration of forces Logistics and supply management Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Counter-offensive operations Defensive fortifications Use of fortifications Use of natural terrain Use of local militia Flanking attacks Infantry formations Use of local alliances Use of reconnaissance Use of cavalry tactics Coordination with local forces Use of reserves Rapid troop movements Use of ambushes Use of infantry tactics Coordination with naval forces Use of deception Use of local knowledge Use of naval support Retreat and regrouping Use of cover and concealment Use of snipers Use of terrain advantages Use of artillery positions Use of combined arms operations Use of rapid assaults Use of surprise elements Nighttime assaults Use of strategic withdrawals |
| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Ghent
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| gptkbp:was_a |
decisive victory for the United States
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
High casualties for British
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Foggy and rainy
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| gptkbp:year_created |
December 1814
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:British
gptkb:Andrew_Jackson |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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