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Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
NHD’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. Revolutions and reforms are often reactions to ideas, actions, or events. In turn, revolutions and reforms inspire reactions. Think of it as a domino effect—knock one down, which knocks the next one down, which knocks . . .
Click the picture on the left for the official NHD website.
Video on theme
Video on theme
Click the image on the right to get more information on the theme.
Theme Book
Theme Book
Click on the picture on the left for the NHD handbook.
Don't have a topic? Start here!
Don't have a topic? Start here!
Topic Brainstorm Sheet: open this sheet to start thinking about different topics!
Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
Begin your research with the databases below. Not all topics will be in all databases! Use KEYWORDS to search.
Start with encyclopedias and secondary sources HERE
Start with encyclopedias and secondary sources HERE
Gale in Context: MS
Gale in Context: MS
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica
Try these subject specific databases next.
Try these subject specific databases next.
Defining Moments in American History
Defining Moments in American History
Fuentes secondarias (Español)
Fuentes secondarias (Español)
Moderna
Moderna
Escolar
Escolar
Sources secondaires (Français)
Sources secondaires (Français)
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Primary sources: United States
Primary sources: United States
Library of Congress general search--use the search box at the top to put in your topic and keywords
Digital Public Library of America: Sets of primary sources by topic. Include US Domestic Affairs, US Foreign Policy and Debate and Diplomacy Abroad.
Docs Teach (National Archives): sets of primary sources by broad topic
World Digital Library (Library of Congress)--search by topic and time period
Yale Avalon Project--thousands of documents organized by time period
LIFE Magazine Photo Archive--search photos by keyword and date
Chronicling America: Library of Congress--use the filters at the top of the screen to narrow down time period and topic.
Thinkport US History Collections OR US Government Collections - select a time period to find primary and secondary sources.
Primary Sources: Europe
Primary Sources: Europe
World Digital Library (Library of Congress)--search by topic and time period
Internet History Sourcebooks (Fordham University)--search by topic or browse topics on the left
Document Set: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (French Revolution)
European Reading Room (Library of Congress) browse huge collection of digitized primary sources
Yale Avalon Project--thousands of documents organized by time period
Thinkport World History Collections--organized by time period with multiple topics in each era.
Primary Sources: Mexico, Central and South America
Primary Sources: Mexico, Central and South America
Hispanic Reading Room (Library of Congress) browse digitized primary sources
Inter-American treaties and documents - documents between North, Central, and/or South American nations
Yale Avalon Project--thousands of documents organized by time period
Internet History Sourcebooks (Fordham University)--search by topic or browse topics on the left
Thinkport World History Collections--organized by time period with multiple topics in each era.
Primary Sources: Africa & Middle East
Primary Sources: Africa & Middle East
Internet African History Sourcebook - search for all topics in all countries and kingdoms
African and Middle Eastern Reading Room - primary sources from the Library of Congress
Internet History Sourcebooks (Fordham University)--search by topic or browse topics on the left
Thinkport World History Collections--organized by time period with multiple topics in each era.
Primary Sources: Asia
Primary Sources: Asia
Internet East Asian History Sourcebook - search for all topics in all countries
Asia Primary Sources from U of Washington - use the links on the left to narrow down to East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia
Internet History Sourcebooks (Fordham University)--search by topic or browse topics on the left
Thinkport World History Collections--organized by time period with multiple topics in each era.
Primary vs Secondary Sources
Primary vs Secondary Sources
Click the links below to see the differences between primary and secondary sources.
Online Services Passwords
Online Services Passwords
Destiny: Library Catalog
Destiny: Library Catalog
Destiny
Destiny
Search for books in Destiny, our library catalog.
Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Use Noodletools to keep a running Works Cited list. Include annotations as directed by your teacher. Log in with Clever.
Use Noodletools to keep a running Works Cited list. Include annotations as directed by your teacher. Log in with Clever.
Evaluating websites
Evaluating websites
Do the websites you find pass the ABCD test?
Do the websites you find pass the ABCD test?
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