AP US History: Places to Start Research
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For instructions on accessing GBS Library Resources on this page marked with a key 
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Great Places to Locate Research Topics
- AP US History Study Guide
Explore primary sources, essays, and videos, organized by time period.
- Gale U.S. History This link opens in a new window
An excellent place to begin research. Includes reference sources, Magazine & Journal articles & primary sources. - Issues & Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
Concise, well-developed overviews of major historical events and figures. Search by keyword or browse by topic.
GBS & Other Library Catalogs
Links to other local library catalogs:
- World Cat (First Search)Use WorldCat to find books in other libraries for interlibrary loan. GBS Username (ID number) and password needed for home access.
Not finding your books on your topic anywhere?
The library can purchase books on your topic if they are appropriate to the scope of the GBS Library's mission (for example, no rare books or graduate-level texts that will never be used again).
Please give us some lead time, as it can take up to 10 days to receive them.
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