The Phips Expedition

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between England and France
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:King_William's_War
gptkbp:country gptkb:England
gptkbp:date October 1690
gptkbp:french_defense led by Governor Frontenac
gptkbp:goal capture Quebec
gptkbp:has_airport gptkb:Boston
gptkbp:historical_analysis often viewed as a failure
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
gptkbp:historical_documentation various colonial records
gptkbp:historical_legacy part of New England's military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Phips Expedition
gptkbp:impact_on_colonial_policy led to changes in military strategy
gptkbp:landing_site July 1690
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:William_Phips
gptkbp:military_strategy considered outdated
gptkbp:notable_event siege of Quebec
gptkbp:notable_ships approximately 30
New England colonial forces
gptkbp:outcome failure
gptkbp:phips'_advisors included military leaders and merchants
gptkbp:phips'_expedition_aftermath influenced future military campaigns.
gptkbp:phips'_expedition_duration approximately three months
gptkbp:phips'_expedition_route through the St. Lawrence River
gptkbp:phips'_failure led to a reassessment of colonial military capabilities
gptkbp:phips'_fleet suffered from poor weather
gptkbp:phips'_fleet_composition included merchant ships and warships
gptkbp:phips'_forces faced logistical challenges
gptkbp:phips'_funding sourced from colonial assemblies
gptkbp:phips'_later_career became governor of Massachusetts
gptkbp:phips'_leadership questioned after the expedition
gptkbp:phips'_legacy remains controversial
gptkbp:phips'_military_support came from various New England colonies
gptkbp:phips'_motivations to gain wealth and fame
gptkbp:phips'_naval_experience limited prior to the expedition
gptkbp:phips'_naval_strategy focused on blockading Quebec
gptkbp:phips'_objectives to expand English territory
gptkbp:phips'_orders to attack French settlements
gptkbp:phips'_planning rushed and poorly coordinated
gptkbp:phips'_reputation damaged
gptkbp:phips'_retreat was disorganized
gptkbp:phips'_return met with criticism
gptkbp:phips'_strategy direct assault on Quebec
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Quebec
gptkbp:responds_to strengthened defenses in Canada
gptkbp:significance first major military expedition from New England
gptkbp:strategic_goals capture of Quebec
gptkbp:strength over 2,000
gptkbp:year 1690
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Samuel_Phips
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8