Battle of Kings Mountain
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The Battle of Kings Mountain was a pivotal 1780 American Revolutionary War clash in the Southern backcountry where Patriot militia decisively defeated Loyalist forces, boosting American morale and undermining British control in the region.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Battle of Kings Mountain canonical | 14 |
| Battle of King’s Mountain | 4 |
| Leadership at the Battle of Kings Mountain | 1 |
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Target entity: Battle of Kings Mountain Context triple: [Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War, significantEvent, Battle of Kings Mountain]
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Battle of Stillman’s Run
The Battle of Stillman’s Run was an 1832 skirmish in Illinois during the Black Hawk War, notable for a panicked retreat by Illinois militia forces after a clash with Sauk leader Black Hawk’s warriors.
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Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was a 1777 American Revolutionary War engagement near Philadelphia in which General George Washington’s Continental Army unsuccessfully attacked British forces, demonstrating growing American resolve and tactical ambition despite the defeat.
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Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was a major 1777 engagement in the American Revolutionary War in which British forces defeated George Washington’s Continental Army, leading to the capture of Philadelphia.
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Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was a major 1778 Revolutionary War engagement in New Jersey where General George Washington’s Continental Army fought British forces to a hard-fought tactical draw, showcasing the improved discipline and resilience of American troops.
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Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was a pivotal 1777 American Revolutionary War engagement in New Jersey where George Washington’s Continental Army defeated British forces, boosting Patriot morale and solidifying the momentum gained after Trenton.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Kings Mountain Target entity description: The Battle of Kings Mountain was a pivotal 1780 American Revolutionary War clash in the Southern backcountry where Patriot militia decisively defeated Loyalist forces, boosting American morale and undermining British control in the region.
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A.
Battle of Stillman’s Run
The Battle of Stillman’s Run was an 1832 skirmish in Illinois during the Black Hawk War, notable for a panicked retreat by Illinois militia forces after a clash with Sauk leader Black Hawk’s warriors.
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B.
Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was a 1777 American Revolutionary War engagement near Philadelphia in which General George Washington’s Continental Army unsuccessfully attacked British forces, demonstrating growing American resolve and tactical ambition despite the defeat.
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C.
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was a major 1777 engagement in the American Revolutionary War in which British forces defeated George Washington’s Continental Army, leading to the capture of Philadelphia.
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D.
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was a major 1778 Revolutionary War engagement in New Jersey where General George Washington’s Continental Army fought British forces to a hard-fought tactical draw, showcasing the improved discipline and resilience of American troops.
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E.
Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was a pivotal 1777 American Revolutionary War engagement in New Jersey where George Washington’s Continental Army defeated British forces, boosting Patriot morale and solidifying the momentum gained after Trenton.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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engagement of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Battle of Kings Mountain
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surface form:
Battle of King’s Mountain
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| belligerent |
Loyalist forces
ⓘ
Patriot militia ⓘ |
| campaign | Patriot counteroffensive in the Southern colonies ⓘ |
| casualties |
heavy Loyalist casualties
ⓘ
relatively light Patriot casualties ⓘ |
| combatant |
Loyalist provincial troops
ⓘ
Morgan's Riflemen ⓘ
surface form:
Overmountain Men
Patriot militia from the American colonies ⓘ |
| commander |
Isaac Shelby
ⓘ
James Johnston ⓘ John Sevier ⓘ William Campbell ⓘ |
| commemoratedBy |
Kings Mountain ridge
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surface form:
Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina
|
| conflict | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States (present-day)
|
| date | 1780-10-07 ⓘ |
| duration | about one hour ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Battle of Cowpens
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Battle of Guilford Court House ⓘ |
| forcesType |
Loyalist provincial troops and militia on the British side
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irregular frontier militia on the Patriot side ⓘ |
| geographicalFeature | Kings Mountain ridge ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | American Revolutionary era ⓘ |
| location |
border region of North Carolina and South Carolina
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near Kings Mountain, South Carolina ⓘ |
| memorial |
Kings Mountain ridge
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surface form:
Kings Mountain National Military Park
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| notableDeath | Patrick Ferguson ⓘ |
| opponentCommander | Patrick Ferguson ⓘ |
| partOf |
British campaign in the Southern colonies
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Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| precededBy |
Battle of Camden
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British capture of Charleston ⓘ |
| region |
American South (colonial and early national periods)
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surface form:
Southern backcountry of the American colonies
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| result | Patriot victory ⓘ |
| significance |
boosted Patriot morale
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turning point in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ undermined British control in the Southern backcountry ⓘ weakened Loyalist support in the Carolinas ⓘ |
| strategicEffect |
contributed to the eventual British decision to shift focus and later surrender at Yorktown
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discouraged further large-scale Loyalist recruitment in the backcountry ⓘ |
| tactics | Patriot militia assault on a fortified ridge ⓘ |
| terrain | wooded, rocky hilltop ⓘ |
| timeOfDay | afternoon ⓘ |
| year | 1780 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Kings Mountain Description of subject: The Battle of Kings Mountain was a pivotal 1780 American Revolutionary War clash in the Southern backcountry where Patriot militia decisively defeated Loyalist forces, boosting American morale and undermining British control in the region.
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