Statements (124)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened U. S. resolve against piracy
led to the establishment of the U. S. Navy as a permanent force increased U. S. naval funding Influenced future U. S. foreign policy Influenced future U. S. foreign policy. Increased U. S. naval presence in the Mediterranean. Strengthened U. S. resolve against piracy. Increased U. S. naval presence in Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:casualties |
American casualties were relatively low
Minimal American casualties Barbary pirate casualties were significant Significant pirate casualties American casualties: 0 Pirate casualties: significant |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Barbary_pirates |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Barbary_pirates |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Eaton
gptkb:Stephen_Decatur |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for songs Inspiration for films Commemoration in military history Inspiration for naval literature. depicted in various historical accounts Commemoration in military history. Symbol of American resolve Portrayal in films. Influence on U. S. military strategy inspired American naval folklore Influence on American naval tradition. Symbol of American resolve. Part of U. S. national identity Reference in political discourse |
| gptkbp:date |
1801-1805
February 16, 1804 June 1805 |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
influenced U. S. foreign policy towards North Africa
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 4 years
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Peace_and_Amity
gptkb:Second_Barbary_War |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Early 19th century conflicts
Conflict over tribute payments part of the larger conflict against piracy Conflict over tribute payments. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Early example of U. S. military intervention.
First significant military engagement of the U. S. overseas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Tripoli
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
U. S. foreign policy
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Barbary_corsairs
gptkb:USS_Enterprise gptkb:USS_Philadelphia gptkb:USS_Intrepid gptkb:Tripolitan_gunboats |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
Sailing ships
Cannons Gunboats |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Decatur's_raid_on_Tripoli
gptkb:Capture_of_Tripoli Destruction of the USS Philadelphia Eaton's march to Derna |
| gptkbp:legacy |
highlighted the importance of naval power
Influence on naval strategy. set precedent for future U. S. military interventions Foundation for U. S. Navy's role in international conflicts. Establishment of U. S. military reputation. Impact on U. S.-North African relations. Precedent for future engagements. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tripoli
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Burning_of_the_USS_Philadelphia
|
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:William_Eaton
gptkb:Stephen_Decatur |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:USS_Syren
gptkb:USS_Argus gptkb:USS_Enterprise gptkb:USS_Philadelphia gptkb:USS_Intrepid |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Peace_and_Amity
established U. S. naval presence in the Mediterranean Destruction of pirate ships Destruction of the enemy fleet. |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:First_Barbary_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tripoli
gptkb:Tripolitan_War |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Diaries of participants
Diaries of participants. Letters from William Eaton Official U. S. Navy records Letters from military leaders. Official Navy reports. |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tripoli
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:American_Revolution gptkb:Cold_War gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:Battle_of_Derne gptkb:Barbary_Wars gptkb:War_of_1812 gptkb:Second_Barbary_War |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Tripolitan_War
gptkb:Barbary_Wars U. S. Navy history |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Demonstrated U. S. naval power
First military conflict between the United States and a foreign power First military engagement of the United States against a foreign power. |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
End piracy against American shipping
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Mediterranean trade routes
Control of Mediterranean trade routes. |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:naval_bombardment
Blockade Raids Naval blockade Land assault land assault |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Naval bombardment
Land assault |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Libyan_revolution
gptkb:Operation_Unified_Protector |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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