I explored the Chronicling America database from the Library of Congress A–Z Databases. This database has millions of old American newspaper pages that people can search online for free.   

What is the URL of the database you are accessing? 

The URL is: Chronicling America Database 

When you query the database, what type of information are you presented? 

The database shows scanned newspaper pages, text from article, pictures, headlines, and historical information from old newspapers published here in the U.S. you can also view digital newspaper images and search article text.   

Can you filter the results to help refine the results you receive? 

Yes. The database allows me to filter results by state, date range, newspaper title, language, and keywords. This helps narrow down some searches and help me find more specific information.   

Can you sort the results by any criteria? 

Yes. Results can be sorted and organized by date, relevance, newspaper title, and location depending on the search options.   

What type of DBMS do you think they are using? 

I think they are using a relation database management system because the information is put together into related categories like the newspaper titles, dates, states, and article records. Relational databases are commonly used like this.