LibGuides: 8th grade 1920's Project: Library Resources

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American History This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Use this resource to learn more about US History. This database allows you to browse and search within historical time periods and includes videos to explain key aspects of an era or event.
- Types of sources? General articles, biographies, primary source documents, lesson plans & activities, videos
- How to cite? This is Database. Much of what you find is Original Content. Click on "View all citation styles" at the end of an article, to find the Export to NoodleTools option.
From the explorers of the Americas to the issues of today's headlines, American History ABC-CLIO investigates the people, events, and stories of our nation's evolution.
World History: The Modern Era This link opens in a new window
- Why use this resource? This source covers world history from the Renaissance to the present day. The site makes it very easy to Explore Time Periods from 1500 to the New Millennium (2000) with a focus on Topics within each era. You can also search the database when looking for more specific information.
- What types of sources will you find here? Much of this is Original Content, and also includes Videos, Activities, Glossary Terms, Reference Articles, Biographies, Maps, Images, and some Primary Sources.
- How do you cite this? Most is Original Content in a Database. You can Export Directly to NoodleTools.
Historic Newspapers (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Database of historic issues of the Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times.
- Why use this resource?
  Read the full text of historic articles as they were displayed in the paper at the time.
  Pro Tip! Use the limiters on the right side to narrow searches by years or document type
- What types of sources will you find here?
  Primary source Newspaper articles from the mid 1700's to the early 2000's.
- How do you cite this?
  The Detail view will provide much of the information needed to cite this source correctly. You can also click the quotation marks on the top right to see how to Cite the source and Export Directly to NoodleTools. Be aware that their citations often need corrections.

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