Fall of New Orleans

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath occupation by Union forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:David_Farragut
gptkbp:community_impact changes in social structure
gptkbp:consequences disruption of Confederate trade routes
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on literature and art
gptkbp:date April 25, 1862
gptkbp:economic_impact destruction of local businesses
gptkbp:historical_analysis considered a turning point
gptkbp:historical_context Civil War battles in the South
gptkbp:historical_documentation numerous books and articles written
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Jefferson_Davis
gptkbp:historical_impact boosted Union morale
weakened Confederate supply lines
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated the importance of logistics in warfare
demonstrated effectiveness of naval power
influenced future military campaigns
led to changes in military tactics
first major Union victory in the South
increased Union naval presence
influenced public opinion in the North
led to the establishment of military governance in occupied territories
changed the course of the Civil War.
highlighted weaknesses of Confederate defenses
inspired further Union offensives
marked beginning of Union dominance in the South
set precedent for future occupations
shifted control of the Gulf of Mexico
affected international perceptions of the Civil War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fall of New Orleans
gptkbp:impact displacement of local population
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Union_Navy
Confederate defenders
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Benjamin_Butler
gptkbp:led_to Union blockade of the Confederacy
gptkbp:legacy symbol of Union victory
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana
gptkbp:military_outcome gptkb:Union_victory
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:naval_bombardment
combined naval and land assault
gptkbp:military_technology ironclad warships
gptkbp:notable_event first major city captured by Union forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:public_reaction controversial military governance
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Forts_Jackson_and_St._Philip
gptkbp:resulted_in Union control of New Orleans
gptkbp:significance strategic port city
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Mississippi River
gptkbp:strategy Confederate fortifications
gptkbp:tactics_used blockade running
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Jackson_and_Fort_St._Philip
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7