Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Governor_William_Moultrie
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened American resolve
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
American casualties were approximately 37
British casualties were approximately 220 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Moultrie
Demonstrated leadership of American commanders |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Delayed British plans for southern campaign
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for American patriotism
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Featured in literature and art about the Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:date |
June 28, 1776
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
Earthen fortification
Fort Sullivan was made of palmetto logs |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Subject of numerous historical studies
Studied for its military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Symbol of American resilience
Part of the struggle for independence |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Moultrie's account of the battle
Records kept by participants and observers |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Influenced future military engagements
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Henry_Clinton
gptkb:Francis_Marion gptkb:Charles_Lee gptkb:Thomas_Sumter |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Contributed to the eventual American victory in the war
Boosted morale for the Continental Army |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major victory for American forces in the South
|
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Preserved as a national monument
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Defense of Fort Sullivan
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Annually recognized in local history events
Sullivan's Island is a historic site |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced American military doctrine
Fort Moultrie named in honor of William Moultrie |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:South_Carolina_militia
gptkb:starship |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of artillery
Defensive positioning British naval bombardment Defensive warfare against a superior force |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of cannons and gunpowder
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Part of the larger context of the Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Sullivan's_Island
|
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the American Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Charleston Harbor
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Attempt to capture Charleston
Capture key coastal cities Defend against British naval attacks Protect strategic locations |