Battle of Washington, D. C.
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Evacuation of American forces
Destruction of government buildings |
| gptkbp:casualties |
British casualties approximately 400
American casualties approximately 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Winder_Jr.
gptkb:Robert_Ross |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on American literature
Symbol of American resilience Representation in films and media Inspiration for the Star-Spangled Banner Commemoration in American history |
| gptkbp:date |
August 24, 1814
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Baltimore
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Trade restrictions
Impressment of American sailors Part of the larger conflict between the U. S. and Britain Expansionist sentiments in the U. S. Tensions from the Napoleonic Wars |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influence on future military strategy
Impact on U. S. national identity |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Washington, D. C.
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
British naval power
War of 1812 causes American military unpreparedness |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
Anniversaries Educational programs Public ceremonies Historical markers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Demoralization of American forces
Increased British confidence |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:War_of_1812
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bladensburg
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mc_Henry
gptkb:Burning_of_the_Capitol gptkb:Treaty_of_Ghent |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Burning_of_the_White_House
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Capture_of_Washington,_D._C.
Disruption of American government |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sam_Wilson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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