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U.S. History

This U.S. history guide focuses on ithe research needs of Oakton College students and faculty.

Search terms

Combine United States history with other search terms. For example:

  • United States history and Race
  • United States history and Popular music
  • United States history and Immigration

Sometimes the U.S.A. or North America is already implied. For example:

  • Indians of North America and history
  • African Americans and education and history

Find articles about U.S. history

Identify articles in scholarly journals or popular magazines by looking up your search terms in one of the selected databases below. 

You also can find a complete list of online databases organized by subject on the Library's A-Z List of Databases.