The Battle of King's Mountain
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Patriot morale
Encouraged further recruitment for the Continental Army |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Loyalist casualties approximately 1,000
Patriot casualties approximately 100 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Loyalist_forces
Patriot militia |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_William_Campbell
gptkb:Major_Patrick_Ferguson |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1780
October 7, 1780 |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Contributed to the eventual American victory in the war
Led to the establishment of memorials and commemorations Demonstrated the impact of leadership in battle Led to the Siege of Charleston Ferguson's death marked a significant loss for the British Part of the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War Demonstrated the effectiveness of local militias Ferguson's defeat Impact on British strategy Increased support for the Patriot cause Increased tensions between Loyalists and Patriots Increased the resolve of the Continental Congress Influenced the Battle of Cowpens Led to the formation of new military strategies Militia leaders gained prominence Militia tactics demonstrated Reinforced the importance of local knowledge in warfare Highlighted the role of women in supporting the war effort Showcased the importance of unity among the colonies Signaled the beginning of the end for British control in the South |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major victory for the American forces in the South
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of King's Mountain
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:South_Carolina_militia
gptkb:Overmountain_Men Virginia militia Frontier militia Tennessee volunteers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:King's_Mountain,_South_Carolina
Near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Defeat of Loyalist forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Southern campaign
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Guerrilla tactics used by Patriots
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Trumbull
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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