Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
History
Date of Award
12-2003
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Dale M. Royalty
Committee Members
Dale J. Schmitt, Ronnie M. Day
Abstract
This paper analyzes the fundamental maritime defense mentality that permeated America throughout the early part of the Republic. For fear of economic debt and foreign wars, Thomas Jefferson and his Republican party, opposed the construction of a formidable blue water naval force. Instead, they argued for a small naval force capable of engaging the Barbary pirates and other small similar forces. For protection of the nation and commerce, they wanted a strictly defensive strategy developed around coastal gunboats and harbor fortifications. This research will analyze the naval aspect of this defense mentality from its creation in 1794, through the War of 1812. The coastal defense analysis will begin at the same time and conclude with the end of the American Civil War.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Ziegler, Christopher Taylor, "Jeffersonianism and 19th Century American Maritime Defense Policy." (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 840. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/840
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.