The answered to your question is rudder. The rudder is a fin-like object on the back of a ship. It allows the ship to not rely completely on the sails to change direction.
An example of cultural change for the united states in this time period would be seen in how the united states started to impress their culture upon the world in showing that they were the “top dog” in the world wars. this cultural shift towards exerting dominance lead up to the cold war.
In the war of 1812 around 243,885 people fought on behalf of Canada
