Resources
- ABC-Clio This link opens in a new window
Provides a complete, multifaceted examination of the foundations of our government and political system that supports any curriculum or research project focused on the government of the United States. - Very Short Introductions This link opens in a new window
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects - from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization. Each volume provides an authoritative and engaging assessment of a concept, field, or body of work, drawing out the central ideas, themes, and approaches. - Explora (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Simple search that quickly delivers relevant results including articles, ebooks, essays and primary source documents. Topic overviews that provide students a starting point for research.
Research question: Who or what is my community?
Research topics:
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
Character focus: How does the Civil Rights Act influence Rosaleen?
- Jim Crow Laws and segregation
Character focus: How does segregation and / or racism impact the Daughters of Mary?
- History of mental health care
Character focus: Stigmas around depression and mental illness during the 1960s//Consider how Lily’s mom and / or May struggled with mental health
