Battle of Alamance
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The Battle of Alamance was a 1771 armed clash in colonial North Carolina between backcountry Regulators and the royal governor’s militia, often considered a precursor to the American Revolutionary War.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Battle of Alamance canonical | 6 |
| Battle of Alamance (1771) | 1 |
| Battle of Alamance Creek | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Battle of Alamance Context triple: [Regulator Movement, significantEvent, Battle of Alamance]
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Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a decisive 1781 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where General Daniel Morgan’s forces routed the British, marking a turning point in the southern campaign.
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Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill
The Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill was a 1781 engagement of the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina, where Continental forces under Nathanael Greene were repulsed by British troops near Camden despite inflicting significant casualties.
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Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of Guilford Court House was a major 1781 engagement in North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, where heavy British casualties weakened their Southern campaign and helped pave the way to their eventual defeat at Yorktown.
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Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
The Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge was a pivotal 1776 Revolutionary War engagement in North Carolina in which Patriot forces decisively defeated Loyalist troops, helping to end British authority in the colony.
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E.
Battle of Stillman’s Run
The Battle of Stillman’s Run was an 1832 skirmish in Illinois during the Black Hawk War, notable for a panicked retreat by Illinois militia forces after a clash with Sauk leader Black Hawk’s warriors.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Alamance Target entity description: The Battle of Alamance was a 1771 armed clash in colonial North Carolina between backcountry Regulators and the royal governor’s militia, often considered a precursor to the American Revolutionary War.
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A.
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a decisive 1781 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where General Daniel Morgan’s forces routed the British, marking a turning point in the southern campaign.
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B.
Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill
The Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill was a 1781 engagement of the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina, where Continental forces under Nathanael Greene were repulsed by British troops near Camden despite inflicting significant casualties.
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C.
Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of Guilford Court House was a major 1781 engagement in North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, where heavy British casualties weakened their Southern campaign and helped pave the way to their eventual defeat at Yorktown.
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D.
Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
The Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge was a pivotal 1776 Revolutionary War engagement in North Carolina in which Patriot forces decisively defeated Loyalist troops, helping to end British authority in the colony.
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E.
Battle of Stillman’s Run
The Battle of Stillman’s Run was an 1832 skirmish in Illinois during the Black Hawk War, notable for a panicked retreat by Illinois militia forces after a clash with Sauk leader Black Hawk’s warriors.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
armed conflict
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battle ⓘ |
| aftermath |
migration of some defeated Regulators westward
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new oaths of allegiance imposed on backcountry residents ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Battle of Alamance
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surface form:
Battle of Alamance Creek
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| armedForcesStrengthRegulators | several thousand poorly armed backcountry farmers ⓘ |
| armedForcesStrengthRoyalMilitia | approximately 1,000 well-armed militia and regulars ⓘ |
| belligerentOutcome | defeat of the Regulators ⓘ |
| casualties | dozens killed and wounded on both sides ⓘ |
| cause |
backcountry grievances over taxation and fees
ⓘ
resentment of corrupt sheriffs and court officers ⓘ |
| combatant |
North Carolina Regulators
ⓘ
Province of North Carolina militia ⓘ
surface form:
Royal Governor’s militia of North Carolina
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| commander |
Herman Husband
ⓘ
James Hunter ⓘ Governor William Tryon ⓘ
surface form:
William Tryon
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| conflictIn | North Carolina history ⓘ |
| conflictType | colonial insurrection suppression ⓘ |
| coordinate | 36.020°N 79.519°W ⓘ |
| countryAtTime | Province of North Carolina ⓘ |
| date | 1771-05-16 ⓘ |
| duration | single-day engagement ⓘ |
| governingAuthorityAtTime | British Crown ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
execution and punishment of Regulator leaders
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increased tensions between colonists and royal authorities ⓘ suppression of the Regulator Movement ⓘ |
| historicalEra | Colonial America ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | Thirteen Colonies ⓘ |
| legacy | symbol of resistance in North Carolina historical memory ⓘ |
| location |
Alamance County, North Carolina
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Piedmont region of North Carolina ⓘ |
| memorial | Alamance Battleground State Historic Site ⓘ |
| partOf |
Regulator Movement
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pre-Revolutionary colonial unrest in British America ⓘ |
| precededBy | Regulator protests against corrupt local officials ⓘ |
| provinceGovernor |
Governor William Tryon
ⓘ
surface form:
William Tryon
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| relatedEvent |
American Revolutionary War
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Regulator Movement ⓘ |
| result | decisive victory for royal governor’s forces ⓘ |
| significance |
early example of armed resistance to British colonial authority in North America
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often considered a precursor to the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| stateHistoricSiteManagedBy | North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites ⓘ |
| weaponUsed |
cannon
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muskets ⓘ |
| year | 1771 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Alamance Description of subject: The Battle of Alamance was a 1771 armed clash in colonial North Carolina between backcountry Regulators and the royal governor’s militia, often considered a precursor to the American Revolutionary War.
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