First Battle of the American Civil War
GPTKB entity
Statements (144)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased tensions between North and South
Increased enlistment in the Union Army Rallied support for the Confederacy Union forces evacuated Fort Sumter Union forces surrendered Fort Sumter |
| gptkbp:armament |
gptkb:Confederate_artillery
Union artillery |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 50
Total 4 Confederacy: 4 killed, 7 wounded Union: 0 killed, 1 wounded |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:Union_Army gptkb:Union |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Robert_Anderson
gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard Anderson's decision to surrender Beauregard's orders during the battle |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
various memorials
Various memorials |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Commonly re-enacted in modern times
Observed in various ceremonies |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Changed perceptions of war in America
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in films and literature
Referenced in films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:date |
April 12, 1861
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| gptkbp:duration |
34 hours
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
Taught in American history classes
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| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Fort_Sumter_National_Monument
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Bull_Run
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
April 12 and April 13, 1861
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
extensively studied by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Preceded by the Compromise of 1850
Preceded by the Dred Scott decision Preceded by the impact of the abolitionist movement Preceded by John Brown's raid Preceded by tensions over slavery Preceded by the Fort Sumter crisis Preceded by the Kansas-Nebraska Act Preceded by the Missouri Compromise Preceded by the Nullification Crisis Preceded by the attack on Fort Sumter Preceded by the call for troops by Lincoln Preceded by the debate over states' rights Preceded by the election of Abraham Lincoln Preceded by the formation of the Confederacy Preceded by the formation of the Republican Party Preceded by the impact of the Compromise of 1850 Preceded by the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act Preceded by the impact of the Mexican-American War Preceded by the impact of the Underground Railroad Preceded by the impact of the Wilmot Proviso Preceded by the rise of abolitionism Preceded by the rise of sectionalism Preceded by the rise of the Free Soil movement Preceded by the secession of Southern states Preceded by the sectional divide over tariffs Preceded by the impact of the Industrial Revolution Preceded by the Southern economy's reliance on slavery Preceded by the establishment of Confederate government Preceded by the impact of the Second Great Awakening Tensions leading to the Civil War |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debates over military decisions made
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Official reports filed by commanders
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Documented by various historians
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased tensions between North and South
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Varied interpretations by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Set the stage for future battles
First shots fired in the Civil War Marked the start of the Civil War Initiated a four-year conflict symbol of the Civil War's beginning |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Fort_Sumter_National_Monument
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Battle of the American Civil War
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| gptkbp:impact |
yes
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced military strategies in subsequent battles
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent military strategies
future battles in the Civil War |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Secession_of_Southern_states
Fort Sumter's strategic location |
| gptkbp:influenced_military_education |
yes
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| gptkbp:inspired |
patriotic songs
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| gptkbp:involved_artillery_fire |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_civilian_evacuations |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_communication_challenges |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_international_attention |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_medical_challenges |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_political_ramifications |
yes
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| gptkbp:involved_strategic_alliances |
yes
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| gptkbp:led_to |
the establishment of military camps
increased enlistment in the Union Army increased enlistment in the Confederate Army the formation of new military tactics |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of the Civil War's beginning
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| gptkbp:location |
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
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| gptkbp:logistics |
supply issues
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| gptkbp:media |
widely reported in newspapers
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Significant media attention
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| gptkbp:military_leadership |
Anderson and Beauregard
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| gptkbp:military_service |
yes
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive strategies employed by Union
Offensive strategies employed by Confederacy |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
yes
Use of rifled artillery |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkb:Battle_of_Bull_Run gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Surrender_of_Fort_Sumter
first shots fired in the Civil War First shots fired in the Civil War Raising of the Confederate flag |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
the use of artillery
the use of naval blockades the role of fortifications the role of artillery in warfare the role of logistics in warfare the use of telegraph communication the role of leadership in battle outcomes the involvement of local militia the impact on civilian life in Charleston the resilience of Confederate forces the role of morale in battle effectiveness the role of propaganda in shaping narratives. the surrender of Union forces |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
Influenced Northern and Southern politics
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Letters and diaries from soldiers
Books analyzing the battle |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Rallying point for the Confederacy
Shock for the Union Polarized public opinion in the North and South in the North and South |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major conflict of the American Civil War
Marked the start of the American Civil War marked the start of the American Civil War |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
gptkb:Confederate_control_of_Charleston_Harbor
yes |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Fort Sumter
control of Fort Sumter |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
Artillery bombardment |