Background:

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 Civil War and Reconstruction.  I have also included a list of key terms you can enter in your search engine.

Call Numbers:

These are the areas within the media center where you can find print resources to aid you in your research.

Industrial Revolution 330-339

Child Labor 331

Industrial Age Medicine 610

Weapons 623

Biographies 92

Search Terms:

Industrial Revolution

*courtship

*family

*women in

*African Americans in 

Robber Baron

*Use the name of a specific person considered a Robber Baron

Captain of Industry

*Use the name of a specific person considered a Captain of Industry

Banking

Labor Union

*Labor Disputes

Industrial Innovation

Second Great Awakening

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

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. 

   Provides links to reviewed, quality websites on all topics of interest.

Video Clips focused on or around your research topic.

 CrashCourse YouTube Videos Explaining the Industrial Revolution & Results of Industrialization 

Ebooks: