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Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Great collection of primary sources on this period in history!
EbscoHost This link opens in a new window
Use the eBooks and eBooks Academic collection to locate books on the topic. You can also search some of the other databases to find journal articles- read the descriptions of the databases available and select one that best meets your purpose.
Issues and Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
There are a variety of resources in this topic, and they are divided into different collections based on an important issue. In the menu in the right, you can select a particular era of American History.
American History Online This link opens in a new window
Great resource for reference materials and primary sources.
American History, 1493-1945 This link opens in a new window
Database of over 60,000 primary source documents, maps, guides, essays, and lectures on American History.
Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
Excellent resource providing articles, images, etc. on a wide range of topics.
Gale in Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Provides numerous types of resources, from periodicals, academic journals, reference materials, etc. on U.S. history.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access to numerous academic journals, perfect for in-depth information on a topic.

Digital History
Collection of primary documents from different eras in American History.
The Federalist Papers
Full text of the Federalist papers, shared by the Library of Congress.
Constitution: Primary Documents
Printing of the Constitution, including one with George Washington's notes in the margins!!
Letters of the Delegates to Congress
Collection of letters written from 1774-1789
Center for the Study of the American Constitution
Excellent resource with collections of primary sources.
Interactive Constitution
Leading scholars bring together information about the Constitution.