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History / Social Studies Resources

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"Contextual content on significant people, events and topics in US History."
"Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers."
"Primary sources includes speeches, essays, biographies, landmark court decisions, editorials, images, and more."
"Analyze social, political, economic and other issues from a non-US perspective."
"Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks."
"Contains full-text articles gathered from almost 50 sources that directly relate to MA history."
"Journal content covers the past and current state of military affairs."
"Contextual content on significant people, events and topics in World History."
"Well-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work."
"Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for all patrons -- from grade school students to business professionals."
"Periodicals for analysts, risk management professionals and students."
"Full-text of Boston Globe from 1980-present."

Additional Online Resources
"This resource was developed to help teachers and students use the vast online collections of the Library of Congress. The links will lead you to sets of selected primary sources on a variety of topics in United States History. The sets are arranged by chronological period."
"​This guide collects together links to many sites containing digitized information on America history."
"Explore our nation's history through our documents, photos and records." Also contains veteran's records, presidential library access, and access to founding documents.
"​Website reviews describe online primary–source archives, evaluate resources, and provide classroom suggestions. Browse by time period or try the advanced search."
"The Internet History Sourcebooks Project is a collection of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts presented cleanly (without advertising or excessive layout) for educational use."
"​Learn all about FBI records—including how to access previously released records and how to request records in accordance with the Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Acts, collectively referred to as FOIPA. Please review the information below to assist you with understanding these records and the operations of the FBI."