History, U.S.

American Decades

American Decades is an excellent cross-disciplinary source for United States history research. Intended for junior and high school students and general researchers, this collection offers a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Decades Primary Sources

American Decades Primary Sources includes full or excerpted primary sources that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements, and events from each decade. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Inaugurals

The Speeches, The Presidents, and Their Times: Get a unique glimpse into our nation's history as you read the speeches of America's greatest leaders, exactly as they were delivered. Each speech is preceded by an introductory, fact-filled section that includes photographs, political backgroud, and sidebars. Requires Washington County Library card.

American Revolution

Provides information on the American war for independence: the battles and leaders, soldiers and heroes, scoundrels and patriots. Requires Washington County Library card.

Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America

The hairstyles, slang terms, advertising jingles, pop music sensations, and all else described as popular culture is covered in this five-volume reference. Requires Washington County Library card.

Civil War

Provides information on the American Civil War including, the issues that divided the country, the battles that shaped the conflict, and the birth of the reunited states. Requires Washington County Library card.

CultureGrams

Quick Start Guide

Learn about the history, customs, and everyday life of countries around the world. Three editions: World Edition features concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on 190 countries; Kids Edition features a colorful collection of 68 country reports perfect for school projects and homework assignments; States Edition offers kid-friendly reports on all 50 states. Switch between editions with a simple click. Requires Washington County Library card.

Dictionary of American History

The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure. Requires Washington County Library card.

Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United States

Focuses on the substance of American law, the processes that produce its legal principles, and the history of the Supreme Court, from its creation to the present. Overview essays address the history of such topics as citizenship, due process, Native Americans, racism, and contraception, emphasizing the social context of each and the social and political pressures that shaped interpretation. Requires Washington County Library card.

North American Indian

Provides information on the civilizations of North American Indians Requires Washington County Library card.

U.S. History Collection

Covers both current thought and events in U.S. History, as well as scholarly work being established in the field.. Requires Washington County Library card.

U.S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library

Chronicles and interpretations of the numerous waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times up to the present day. Covers the economic, religious, and political forces that compelled people to seek a better life in a new land, this resource profiles both prominent and lesser-known figures of the immigrant experience, and features key documents related to the topic. Requires Washington County Library card.

War and Terrorism Collection

For students of history, social science and current events. Covers conflicts and their cause as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale. References include 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. Requires Washington County Library card.

Witchcraft in America

This fascinating and informative source covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from the hysteria that facilitated the witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca. Requires Washington County Library card.

World War I

Provides an introduction to World War I including, the events that led to its outbreak, the leaders, the people who fought, and the battles that shaped the conflict. Requires Washington County Library card.

World War II

Provides an introduction to World War II including, the events that led to its outbreak, the leaders, the people who fought, and the battles that shaped the conflict. Requires Washington County Library card.