Second Barbary War

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:aftermath U. S. military presence in Mediterranean
Decline of Barbary piracy
Increased American trade in Mediterranean
gptkbp:casualties Minimal American casualties
Significant Barbary casualties
gptkbp:caused_by Piracy by Barbary States
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Barbary_States
gptkbp:date 1815
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:Treaty_of_Peace_and_Amity_(1816)
gptkbp:duration Approximately 4 months
gptkbp:fought_in United States and North African states
gptkbp:historical_context Continuation of U. S. anti-piracy efforts
Part of the War of 1812 era
Response to ongoing piracy issues
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced U. S. foreign policy
Established U. S. resolve against piracy
Strengthened U. S. naval power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Barbary War
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Capture_of_Tripoli
Support from European allies
Influence on future military engagements
Formation of alliances with local tribes
Demonstration of naval power
Diplomatic negotiations with local leaders
Public support for military action
Blockade of Barbary ports
Destruction of pirate ships
Establishment of U. S. naval bases
Impact on U. S. maritime law
Increased military funding for the Navy
Involvement of privateers
Legislation supporting anti-piracy measures
Public awareness of piracy issues
Use of Marines in combat operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:battle
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Battle_of_Tripoli
gptkb:Battle_of_Derna
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:William_Eaton
gptkb:Stephen_Decatur
gptkbp:occurs_in 1815 and 1816
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Treaty_of_Peace_and_Amity
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Barbary_Wars
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:First_Barbary_War
gptkbp:result Decisive American victory
gptkbp:significant_event End of tribute payments to Barbary States
gptkbp:successor gptkb:None
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barbary_Wars
gptkb:USS_Constitution
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4