Messner: Robber Barons
*Databases sponsored by BHS require a username and password when accessed off campus. These passwords are located in the History folder in your Google Drive.
**Databases sponsored by KCLS will prompt you for a Library Card# and Pin. Your library card# is 417+your student ID# and your pin is the last 4 digits of your student ID#.
Project Links:
*U.S. History in Context
*Gale Reference Library (e-books)
*ABC-CLIO American History
*eLibrary: The Gilded Age
**New York Times Historical
This is an excellent source for locating primary sources for your project. Narrow your results by date of your historical figure's life and accomplishments.**Biography in Context
**Britannica Online
Digital History: The Gilded Age
See also:Digital History: The Progressive Era Digital History: The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 Digital History: Knights of LaborSpartacus Educational: Business Leaders
PBS American Experience
Additional Resources:
BHS Library Catalog
Don't forget about the booksRobber Barons Project Details
BHS Notetaking Guide
In text citation help
If you are still not finding what you're looking for after searching the databases and catalog, try SWEET SEARCH. It is a search engine for academics only. It cuts out the irrelevant and sketchy websites. You should still remain skeptical and diligent when choosing your sources.
