Explore the history of the United States from the comfort of your own home with February’s eResource of the Month --- U.S. History in Context. This database provides an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history. Topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America to the first stirrings of the American Revolution and on through the Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and recent events. You will find primary documents, original reference sources, newspaper/journal articles, images, videos, audio files, and links to vetted websites.
Find U.S. History in Context from the LAPL website’s Research & Homework page in the ‘U’ section (https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework#U). You can access if from your home computer with your library card.
Whether you’ve a history paper to write or are just curious about the Teapot Dome Scandal check it out.
If you need assistance getting started with this, or any database, stop by the library, our librarians will be happy to help you achieve mastery.
