Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Capitol_Rotunda
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gptkbp:aftermath |
French alliance with the Americans
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gptkbp:casualties |
American: 3000
British: 6000 |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_John_Burgoyne
gptkb:General_Horatio_Gates |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Celebrated in American history
Memorialized in literature and art Taught in American schools |
gptkbp:date |
October 7, 1777
September 19, 1777 |
gptkbp:depicted_in |
Historical paintings
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gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces 1777 |
gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial resistance to British rule
Growing tensions in the Thirteen Colonies |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted American morale
Encouraged foreign support for the American cause |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Saratoga
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gptkbp:impact |
Shifted the balance of power
Increased recruitment for the Continental Army |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous battles in the Revolutionary War
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gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:tree |
gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Saratoga_National_Historical_Park
Historical tours Reenactments Anniversary celebrations |
gptkbp:known_for |
Burgoyne's surrender
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gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations
Influence on military strategy Symbol of American determination |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Saratoga_County,_New_York
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gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:Daniel_Morgan gptkb:Philip_Schuyler |
gptkbp:outcome |
American victory
British defeat |
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 American Revolutionary War
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gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Hudson River Valley
American forces gained confidence British forces retreated |
gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
Siege tactics |