Homework Help - History

Access thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more.

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In-depth essays on important women and men in all areas of achievement from around the world. Major world leaders, giants of religious faith, philosophers, educators, artists, scientists, and activists who left their imprint on institutions, governments, and cultures. Includes figures who have received little attention in the past, particularly women and people of color in all areas of achievement.

Full-text U.S. and World historical reference books, magazines, primary source documents, and biographies from more than 140 leading history journals. Includes productivity tools to support a student’s or educator’s goals.

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100 milestone documents that have influenced the course of U.S. history. Selected documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965. Each entry offers the full text of the document as well as an in-depth, analytical essay that places the document in its historical context. Includes public laws, supreme court decisions, inaugural speeches, treaties, constitutional amendments and quotes.

Full-text database to help students develop critical thinking skills with each resource containing an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Includes curriculum support for Educators. 

Resources available:

• Leading political magazines from across the political spectrum 
• Newspapers 
• Radio and television news transcripts 
• Primary source documents 
• Reference books 
• A video encyclopedia of the 20th century 

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