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HIS300 American Beginnings Research Guide

Guide to finding contextual information and primary sources for the period up to 1790

How are encyclopedias and dictionaries useful?

They are great places to locate:

  • The meaning of an unfamiliar term
  • Background information on a concept or topic

Where can I search for encyclopedias and dictionaries?

Below is a selected list of resources in which you can search for information in encyclopedias and dictionaries:

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