Background:

Learning Target:

• I can explain how my chosen research topic affected the American Revolution.

Guiding Questions:

• How and Why was your topic important to the Revolutionary War?

You will research one aspect of the Revolutionary War, or life during the Revolutionary War, that has not been directly covered in class.  After you have gathered all relevant information, you will present your topic.

Getting Started:

As you begin your research, you may find it helpful to have a place to start.  Below I have listed the Dewey Decimal Classification Numbers for the American Revolution.  I have also included a list of key terms you can enter in your search engine.

Call Numbers:

History and Geography 900

History of North America 970

American Revolutionary War  973

African Americans in the Military 305.896

Women in the Military 305.4

Biographies 92

Search Terms:

American Revolution

      *use the index or search bar to narrow down your search

*Women 

*African American

*Weapons 

*Technology 

* Militia

Fashion

Battles American Revolution

       *use the name of your battle

Biographies

     * use the name of the person you are researching

American War of Independence

Below is the link to our library online catalog.  Use this link to find any usable print resources.

These books are reference books and a good place to start your research. They will provide overviews of the topic in order to provide you basic understanding of the topic.

Ebook:

American Eras. 8 vols. Detroit: Gale, 1997. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

• http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414432878&v=2.1&u=wlhs&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
• Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

​Ebook:

Selesky, Harold E., ed. Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History. 2 vols. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2006. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

• http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780684315454&v=2.1&u=wlhs&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
• A survey of the military aspects of the American Revolutionary War, covering the period 1763-1783.

​Ebook:

Narins, Brigham, ed. African American Almanac. 10th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

• http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414428871&v=2.1&u=wlhs&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
• Provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. Includes coverage of such topics as: Africa and the Black diaspora; film and television; landmarks; national organizations; population; religion; science and technology; and sports.

​Ebook:

Stepto, Gabriel Burns, ed. The African-American Years: Chronologies of American History and Experience. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2003. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

• http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780684314297&v=2.1&u=wlhs&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
• Discusses the history of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the present.

​​Ebook:

Bigelow, Barbara, Stacy A. McConnell, and Linda Schmittroth, eds. American Revolution Reference Library. 5 vols. Detroit: UXL, 2000. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

• http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780787691479&v=2.1&u=wlhs&it=aboutBook&p=GVRL&sw=w
• This 4-vol. set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.​​​

Getting Started:

The following online resources can be used two ways.   

1. Generate a list of search terms.
2. Locate information needed for your research.

Simply follow the directions next to the links.

	Once you have logged in to General OneFile: Use the Topic Finder Tab on the right hand side of the tool bar. Use the Topic Finder Search Bar to look up your key terms. A pinwheel will generate on the left hand side with more terms that you can add to your list.  Articles for each term will also appear.

Our Databases:

Extra Online Resources:

These online websites will provide you with an overview of the topic of study.  They will help you to build your understanding of the topic.

   Explore major themes in American history and culture. 

"Pathfinders." Pathfinders. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/78523>.

• http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/78523
• Expert Guides intended to help you get started doing research on a particular topic

"Revolutionary War Timeline." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. 

• http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm
• A timeline to guide your understanding and provide background on specific aspects of the Revolutionary War.