THIST 151 World History II: 1500 to Present - Sundermann: Background Information
Recommended Reference Books (Online)
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A searchable collection of encyclopedias and other references sources.
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The 3 articles below about the Haitian Revolution focus on different aspects of the same event.
Articles from Gale Virtual Reference
- Columbian ExchangeThis is one of several articles about the Columbian Exhange. This one focuses on Latin American history but another one focuses on food.
- The Industrial Revolution in Great BritainThere are other extensive articles about the Industrial Revolution and its impacts on other countries.
- Age of RevolutionsYou can also search for specific revolutions such as the Haitian or Glorious
- Twentieth CenturyThere are a lot of articles on the many specific events and people of the 20th century. Search each one separately. For example, search for Feminist Movement or the Cold War
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