Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Kaskaskia
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Clark's report to Virginia government
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased American presence in the Northwest Territory
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:George_Rogers_Clark
|
| gptkbp:commander |
George Rogers Clark's leadership style
|
| gptkbp:community |
recognized by local governments
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
set precedent for future sieges
establishment of American dominance in the region |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
American control of the Mississippi River
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired local folklore
|
| gptkbp:date |
July 4, 1778
|
| gptkbp:defense |
British garrison
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
historical reenactments
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Vincennes
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied by historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger conflict between American colonists and British Empire
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
accounts from participants
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted morale among American forces
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
turning point in the war
demonstrated American military capability |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Fort Kaskaskia
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
local Native American tribes
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
previous successful sieges
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
scouting missions conducted prior to the siege
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
Virginia militia
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
celebrated in local history |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
militia forces
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
part of American military history
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_Kaskaskia
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
supplies gathered from local settlements
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:political_movement
siege warfare surrender Illinois Campaign British withdrawal from the area |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
cannons and ammunition used
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
alliances with local Native tribes
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
training of militia forces
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Francis_Marion
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
surrender of British forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Vincennes
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_St._Joseph
|
| gptkbp:related_show |
gptkb:William_H._Harrison
|
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic control of the Illinois Country
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of trade routes
disrupt British supply lines enhanced American territorial claims |
| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:British_forces
|