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African American Experience

Full library of works analyzing contributions and challenges of African Americans throughout history, including complete WPA Slave Narratives collection

American Government

Explains structure and foundations of U.S. government. Connects to current issues and questions about political processes, constitutional rights, and international relations

American History

Surveys American history from colonial era through nation’s rise as a superpower, analyzing political conflict, economic development, and changing culture

American Indian Experience

Enter into a neglected side of American history, illuminating historical and contemporary practices of 150+ Native American tribes

Biography (Gale In Context)

Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history

Civil War Primary Source Documents EBSCO

From the New-York Historical Society, an archive of unique manuscripts chronicling the American Civil War as it was experienced

Daily Life through History

Engages students by transforming stagnant facts into perceivable realities by exploring daily lives of people through time and across the globe

Gateway to North America: People, Places, and Organizations of 19th-Century New York

A history of the people of New York City from the late 18th through early 20th century. New York Historical Society

Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

Domestic justice to international, gender to crime, education to law—helps students develop critical thinking skills and become informed citizens

Latino American Experience

Documents heritage and culture of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Guatemalans, Cubans, Dominicans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, & Hispanic groups: pre-16th century empires through today

Modern Genocide

Covers 10 modern genocides in depth, providing definitive expertise on this delicate topic - a springboard for discussion of human rights

Pop Culture Universe Icons, Idols, Ideas

Insights into values, lifestyles, aspirations, accomplishments, and personalities of cultures past - inherently fun yet authoritative database that deviates from the norm

Revolutionary War Era - New-York Historical Society

New-York Historical Society - Unique archive of Orderly Books from between 1748 and 1817, includes thousands of pages of primary source material providing valuable information about soldiers' lives

Smithsonian Primary Sources (Primary Sources)

Brings the past to life with a curated collection of images and documents directly from th ...

U.S. Geography

Profiles all 50 states on government, economy, history, and social and political challenges, as well as state’s geography and culture

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history

U.S. History (Gale OneFile)

Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers.

War and Terrorism (Gale OneFile)

Articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more

World Geography

Develops global literacy, focusing on geographic, political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural forces increasingly important in our globalized world

World History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history

World History (Gale OneFile)

Well-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras

Explores ancient civilizations and the medieval world. Dynamic experiential learning encompassing intellectual developments, wars, religion, & culture. Prehistory through early Renaissance

World History: The Modern Era

Provides for comprehensive study of the emergence of the modern world, covering history from 1500 to the present

World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy

Spans more than 50 religions practiced throughout the world, both those that have flourished and those that have disappeared

World at War

Examines vital turning points in history, from the Peloponnesian War of ancient Greece to contemporary conflicts in the Middle East

Academic Search Ultimate

Offers students an unprecedented collection of peer-reviewed, full-text journals, including many journals indexed in leading citation indexes.