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History Research Guide

History Research Guide

This research guide includes access to the Worcester Academy Library catalog and databases. You will also find suggested websites and other resources for research about U.S. history, world history and global studies, and government. Use the tabs above to navigate through the guide.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library

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A collection of digitized reference sources and specialized encyclopedias.

U.S. History Databases

Gale in Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Find magazine and journal articles, images, audio, and primary sources about people, events, and periods in U.S. History.

American History This link opens in a new window
Research people, events, and topics in American history from the Age of Exploration to the present.

United States Geography This link opens in a new window
Research the cultural, social, political, and historical aspects of U.S. geography with articles, primary sources, and dilemma essays.

American Government This link opens in a new window
Articles, media, and documents about the U.S. political system and government.

World History & Global Studies

Gale in Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Find articles, news, podcasts, videos, and images that provide international perspectives on contemporary global issues, topics, and current events.

Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
Find magazine and journal articles, images, audio, and primary sources about people, events, and topics in World History.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras This link opens in a new window
Articles, media, and documents about civilizations and cultures from prehistoric times to the Renaissance.

World History: The Modern Era This link opens in a new window
Articles, media, and documents about civilizations and cultures from the Renaissance to today.

World Geography: Understanding a Changing World This link opens in a new window
Research the cultural, social, economic, political, and historical aspects of world geography.

World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society This link opens in a new window
Articles, media, and documents about military conflicts throughout the world's history.

Last Updated: Sep 9, 2022 2:47 PM
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