Pro Tip: The following are examples of subject headings that can be searched in combination the country name and/or time period to find sources about the social and cultural history of a county.
While it's important to evaluate all sources, it's particularly important to evaluate Wikipedia articles given the dynamic nature of the content and the uneven quality among articles. According to Wikipedia, "The ideal Wikipedia article is well written, balanced, neutral, and encyclopedic, containing comprehensive, notable, verifiable knowledge."
When reading a Wikipedia article for background information, keep the following criteria in mind.
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