From the earliest explorers of the Americas to today's headlines, American History investigates the people, events, and themes of our nation's evolution. This database moves student researchers beyond the simple memorizing of names and dates toward a deeper understanding of America's fascinating, complex story-from its earliest origins, westward expansion, social movements, and internal conflicts to contemporary defining moments.

Integrating American politics, science, culture, philosophy, and economics, this authoritative database explores the ongoing development of the United States. Aligned with major textbooks and research-driven best practices, American History offers a uniquely complete American history library collection and also serves as a dependable online resource for research-ready reference, projects, and exam preparation. The exclusive Analyze sections draw students into the subject matter, allowing them to truly comprehend the challenges of the past and give them the foundation they need for lively, historical inquiry.

Created in collaboration with scholars, educators, and librarians, American History provides students with citation information at their fingertips and a highly visual and engaging interface.

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• Over 16,000 primary and secondary sources, including photos, government documents, maps, audio/video clips, statistics, and more
• Over 100 topical overviews and nearly 3,400 biographies of famous political and military figures such as John Locke, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Douglas MacArthur, as well as fascinating people from across American society, including Hank Aaron, Andrew Carnegie, Robert Redford, and Jonas Salk
• Chronologically and thematically organized content, linking reference, curriculum, and analysis of current events
• Support for different learning styles using a variety of approaches to American history while meeting all standards-based curriculum requirements
• Examinations of the connections between past and future events, with special coverage of issues of continuing relevance
• Analyze sections pose historical dilemmas such as " How successful was the New Deal in pulling America out of the Great Depression?," inviting learners to put themselves in the position of historic figures and develop their critical thinking skills

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