Some databases allow you to skim by topic, so if you're not sure what you want to examine, these can be a great starting point. This databases include:
Colonial America
American History 1493-1945
Slavery, Abolition & Social Justice
American Indian Histories and Cultures
America's Historical Imprints
American Broadsides & Ephemera
The W&M Libraries has a Massive number of excellent primary source databases, which makes it very difficult to know where to start.
Our library guide to primary source databases can be navigated by subject & material type, and as you progress into your studies you're encouraged to skim the list more fully. For this class, however, several databases have been highlighted below for you examination.