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General History

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Contains articles from journals such as The Journal of American History, The American Journal of Archaeology and of the History of the Fine Arts, and Reviews in American History. Non-UWest users can access certain articles in the Register and Read program.

Slavery in America and the World

This database contains "a multitude of essential legal materials on slavery in the United States and the English-speaking world. This includes every statute passed by every colony and state on slavery, every federal statute dealing with slavery, and all reported state and federal cases on slavery."

The Sifter: A Food History Research Tool

Founded in 2011, the Seshat: Global History Databank brings together the most current and comprehensive body of knowledge about human history in one place. Our unique Databank systematically collects what is currently known about the social and political organization of human societies and how civilizations have evolved over time.