Online+Databases

Through your school library's subscriptions to **NC LIVE**and **NC WiseOwl**, you will be able to access a wealth of information on the causes of the American Revolution, including scholarly articles, electronic books and encyclopedias. If you have trouble logging in to either website, ask your school library media specialist for help. If you decide to access these databases through your public library and you have a current library card, all you'll need to log in is your card number.



**NC WiseOwl Databases**
Here you will find primary source materials, biographies, images, journal and encyclopedia articles, audio clips and more about how the American Revolution began. Pay close attention to the "Reference" section at the bottom of each entry, as it will help direct you to more helpful resources.
 * Gale U.S. History in Context**

Use your search terms to help pinpoint relevant information, images, audio and video clips, and magazine articles on your topic. Britannica Online also suggests websites for you to help you further your research. Includes a handy reference for webpage citations in MLA and APA styles.
 * Britannica Online Encyclopedia**

This database offers detailed biographies on the key players of the American Revolution.
 * Gale Biography in Context**

This database allows you to search primary source materials, magazine and newspaper articles, books, biographies, maps, images, and the digital version of the //Columbia Encyclopedia// all at once.
 * Student Research Center**

NC LIVE Databases
This encyclopedia provides basic but concise information on the causes of the American Revolution, the key players involved, and highlights significant events of the war.
 * Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia**

Through one interface, you can search dozens of databases or choose a specific database such as "America: History & Life," or "Military and Government Collection." Here you will find your information through scholarly journal articles, as well as magazine and newspaper articles.
 * Academic Search Premier**

Here you can find encyclopedia articles and eBook texts while searching by keyword, author, or title. Also, this database keeps track of your previous searches, so you can retrace your steps easily!
 * ABC-CLIO eBooks**

This database allows you to search for academic journal and magazine articles, including primary source material.
 * MAS-Ultra - School Edition**