British surrender at Yorktown
GPTKB entity
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_1783
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Yorktown_Victory_Monument
gptkb:National_Park |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War historical reenactments historical interpretations of the event cultural references in media final major battle of the war French involvement in the war French naval blockade military alliances during the war impact on British public opinion Colonial resistance against British rule American guerrilla tactics legacy of the American Revolution American alliances with France strategic importance of Virginia American diplomatic efforts post-surrender American leadership under Washington American victory celebrations British General Clinton's strategy British Parliament's reaction British military overconfidence British supply line issues commemoration events in the U. S. educational programs about the event historical narratives of the American Revolution logistical challenges faced by British forces role of espionage in the war |
| gptkbp:date |
October 19, 1781
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted morale for American forces
shift in British military strategy increased support for American independence led to the end of major combat operations in the war |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British surrender at Yorktown
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| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:French_Army gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_Cornwallis
gptkb:George_Washington |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Yorktown,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
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| gptkbp:outcome |
British defeat
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| gptkbp:significance |
end of the American Revolutionary War
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Southern_Campaign_of_the_American_Revolutionary_War
gptkb:Southern_Campaign |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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