Citing the Source

Pre-Statehood Era: 1700-1818

• Pre-Statehood Era- Government
• Pre-Statehood Era- Society and Culture
• Pre-Statehood Era- Business and Economy
• Pre-Statehood Era- Race Relations

Early Statehood: 1818-1861

• Early Statehood- Government
• Early Statehood- Society and Culture
• Early Statehood- Business and Economy
• Early Statehood- Race Relations

Civil War Era: 1861-1865

• Civil War- Government
• Civil War- Society and Culture
• Civil War- Business and Economy
• Civil War- Race Relations

Late 19th Century: 1866-1900

• Late 19th Century- Government
• Late 19th Century- Society and Culture
• Late 19th Century- Business and Economics
• Late 19th Century- Race Relations

Early 20th Century: 1900-1914

• Early 20th Century- Government
• Early 20th Century- Society and Culture
• Early 20th Century- Business and Economy
• Early 20th Century- Race Relations

World War I: 1914-1918

• World War I- Government
• World War I- Society and Culture
• World War I- Business and Economy
• World War I- Race Relations

Roaring Twenties: 1918-1929

• Roaring Twenties- Government
• Roaring Twenties- Society and Culture
• Roaring Twenties- Business and Economy

Great Depression: 1930-1941

• Great Depression- Government
• Great Depression- Society and Culture
• Great Depression- Business and Economy
• Great Depression- Race Relations

World War II: 1941-1945

• World War II- Government
• World War II- Society and Culture
• World War II- Business and Economy
• World War II- Race Relations

Cold War Era: 1946-1991

• Cold War Era- Government
• Cold War Era- Race Relations

Millennium: 1991-Present

• Millennium- Government
• Millennium- Race Relations

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Citation Styles

Chicago Manual of Style Guidelines

• The Chicago Manual of Style is typically used in humanities departments, such as history, the arts, and literature. The manual is currently in its 16th edition, and it is important to check both online sources and the printed manual to ensure correct citation. 

APA Style Guide

• The American Psychological Association style guide is used most often by psychologists, anthropologists and business associations. The style guide is currently in its 6th edition, but check for updates often. 

 MLA Style Guide

• The Modern Language Association style guide is used by many in the humanities and most especially in English departments. The handbook for writers is in its 6th edition. 

Citing Primary Documents

Library of Congress: On Citing Primary Sources

• The Library of Congress has a variety of resources for teachers including this guide to citing primary sources, either in MLA or Chicago style

American Library Association

• A division of the ALA, the Reference and User Services Association, compiled a site about what primary sources are, how they can be used in classrooms, and properly citing them.

Citations on Past Tracker

• All citations on Past Tracker should follow the most up-to-date Chicago Manuel of Style, unless otherwise listed. Any questions about references or citations should be referred to the site administrator.