Facts on File: Historical Issues & Controversies

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Facts on File: Historical Issues & Controversies

Three ways to search!

SUBJECT INDEX = Theme NOT Date

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(Though 100 years apart, Civil War & Civil Rights Movement both fall under Race and Civil Rights)

ERA INDEX =

Date NOT Theme

**organized by time period**

(The Civil War is found in the 1800’s and Civil Rights Era found in 1900’s)

Be sure to lock terms with more than one word together in quotes:

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Civil War

“Civil War”

From here, you can browse results OR sort them using the left hand sidebar

800+

Results

Secondary Sources

Primary Sources & Timelines

Important People, Places, and Events (short overviews)

Let’s select one of the results to explore all of the features offered

Every article will provide additional options on each side!

After scrolling down, you will see a brief overview of the issue as well as arguments for either side. Beneath, is the full background of the events leading to the topic you’re looking at.

Arguments FOR Sherman’s March to the Sea

(Northern Perspective)

Arguments AGAINST Sherman’s March to the Sea

(Northern Perspective)

Click on either for more information on the two opposing perspectives

Historian selected primary sources on the topic

Sources reflect multiple perspectives on the topic!

Secondary Background

Primary Source

Always grab the citation!

The permanent URL can be found in the citation AND beneath