American History—More than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history—complete curricular coverage.

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“…[an] outstanding database…solidly written articles, and a wide range of other features make this source highly recommended…”—Booklist

“…comprehensive…easy to access and navigate, and topics are easy to study in depth…Recommended.”—Library Media Connection

A VIRTUAL LIBRARY OF AMERICAN HISTORY Spanning prehistory to the present day, American History is an indispensable resource for student research—with a wealth of subject entries, biographies, primary sources, tablet/mobile-friendly videos, slideshows, images, timelines, and original maps and graphs. It was developed and curated by leading editors and scholars in the study of American history.

EASY ACCESS TO CONTENT Featured content in American History is handpicked by our editors to inform research and provide guided entryways into the database. Plus, convenient links to key areas are at the top of every page.

FOCUSED TOPIC CENTERS American History Online features specially selected content on different eras and themes of history that provides a starting point for their research and a helpful study guide.

PERFECT FOR DOCUMENT-BASED LEARNING AND OTHER LEARNING STYLES American History includes thousands of historical documents with introductory paragraphs that provide context and background to the sources—perfect for document-based learning and strengthening critical-thinking skills. This database also supports 1:1 initiatives, blended instruction, flipped classroom, and project-based learning.

FEATURED VIDEOS AND SLIDESHOWS American History’s videos, original maps, and original, SMART Board–friendly slideshows provide a fascinating visual introduction to key topics and themes. Use them to reinforce visual learning, stimulate interest, and offer convenient overviews and discussion starter material.

AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE LIST American History features a complete inventory, by type, of the extraordinary amount of content in the database, including the revised edition of the award-winning Encyclopedia of American History.

CONTROVERSIES IN HISTORY Editorially selected pro/con articles on hundreds of controversies in history can be found in American History, enabling researchers to grasp the essence and importance of every conflict and the reasons Americans debated them.

OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: · A detailed general timeline, updated monthly, plus numerous subject-specific and era-specific timelines · Searchable by all major educational standards · Tag “clouds” for all content, linking to related material · Real-time, searchable Reuters® newsfeed · Google Translate · Read Aloud tool · Dynamic citations with EasyBib export functionality · Searchable Support Center · Robust administrative section with enhanced reporting

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