HIST 431 - America Goes to Sea

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This lecture course studies the rise of maritime America from colonial times to the present. From the first voyages of exploration and discovery, the course traces the evolution of great American maritime industries such as shipbuilding, overseas commerce, whaling and the fisheries, and steam navigation. The course considers the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the new navy, and American involvement in World Wars I and II. It closes with discussion of current problems facing our maritime communities. Course includes field trips to historic Boston and Newport, and a 2-day sea voyage aboard the New Bedford-built schooner Ernestina. Two hour tests and a final examination constitute the basis for evaluation. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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