Here are three extremely helpful sites as you begin to research:

• The American Studies Crossroads Project : a navigational site linking to reference and research in the field of American Studies.
• The American Memory Project of the Library of Congress : a gateway to primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States.
• The History Matters Project  : an annotated guide to wevsites about topics in United States history, listed by time period and topic.

And don't forget to access:

• Fordham University Libraries
• The New York Public Library