LibGuides: Cultures of the Caribbean: Enslavement and Freedom: Relevant Databases

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World History: The Modern Era (ABC-CLIO): Haiti (Topic Center)
This page gives a good overview of the region. You can click through to the "Topic Library" which gives reference articles for individuals and concepts that may be helpful. There are other countries represented in this database, use the search function!
African American History (Infobase): Africa, Colonization, and the Slave Trade: Beginnings – 1819
This is another topic center that chronologically discusses a few moments in African-American history (the Haitian revolution is covered here). If you scroll toward the bottom, there are a few "Suggested Research Topics" that can be potential avenues of research.

Modern World History Online (Infobase) This link opens in a new window
Covers the broad expanse of world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.

To find primary sources in Infobase databases, perform your search then select "Primary Sources" on your search results page.

World History: The Modern Era (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
Primary documents and reference articles on history from 1500 to the present day.

To find primary sources in ABC-CLIO, perform your search, then under "Filters" select "Media" and "Documents".

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, primary sources and books. Full text archive of core journals in select disciplines. Journal issues from the most recent 3-5 years are usually NOT available electronically through JSTOR.
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Academic and reference eBooks on all subjects. Each patron has a unique password. Please consult password page or contact your librarian.