HIST 250 - American Maritime History

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

Examines the American relationship with the sea from a variety of social, economic, diplomatic, environmental, and political perspectives. Students concentrate on the development, experience, and nature of maritime exploration, commerce, warfare, and transportation during the formative years of the United States between settlement on the Atlantic rim and the rise to world power by 1900. Particular attention is paid to the history of the region surrounding the Chesapeake Bay in order to take advantage of the historical and environmental richness that surrounds the area. Among many other topics, students study international trade, fishing, whaling and sealing; piracy, the life, experience and mindset of the seamen; overseas empires; the development, transformation and projection of naval power around the world; and the incredible impact of the maritime world on American politics, economy, community, and culture over three centuries. Offered spring of even-numbered years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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