Introductory Article
- The Radicalized History of "Hysteria"JSTOR Daily
Historical Examples of Mass Hysteria
- Salem Witch Trials
- Red Scare / Palmer Raids
- McCarthyism
- Japenese American Internment
- Terrorism
- 9/11
- The Patriot Act?
Helpful Databases
- Gale World History in Context This link opens in a new windowInformation on people, events, and topics in World History
- Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new windowThree levels of encyclopedias plus extended web and periodical coverage
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During your research, you may encounter opinion pieces - especially related to our current political climate. Please remember that opinion pieces are usually more biased (prejudice in favor of or against something) than other articles.
Recent Example of Mass Hysteria
- Epidemic of Acute Illness--West BankCDC (Centers for Disease Control)
- Examining 1962's 'laughter epidemic'Chicago Tribune article
- Mass Hysteria Hits Okongo SchoolDatabase article
- Kremlin accuses West of 'hysteria' over war gamesDatabase article