3.3 Using the Internet
The INTERNETis a network of computers associated with universities, libraries, news
organizations, government agencies, businesses, and private individuals worldwide.
Each location on the Internet has a HOME PAGEwith its own address, or URL.With a computer connected to the Internet, you can reach the home pages of many
organizations and services. You might view your library’s home page to find the call
number of a book or visit an online magazine to read an article. On some sites you
can view documents, photographs, and even moving pictures with sound.The international collection of home pages, known as the WORLD WIDE WEB,is a
good source of up-to-the-minute information about current events as well as in-depth
research on historical subjects. This textbook contains many suggestions for navigat-
ing the World Wide Web. Begin by entering CLASSZONE.COMto access the home
page for McDougal Littell World History.Understanding the Skill
STRATEGY: EXPLORE THE ELEMENTS ON THE SCREEN.The computer screen below
shows the “Issues & Press” page of the U.S. Department of State, the department of
the executive branch responsible for international affairs.Applying the Skill
DO YOUR OWN
INTERNET RESEARCH.Explore the web sites for Chapter 34 located at
classzone.com. PATH: CLASSZONE.COM➔Social Studies ➔World History ➔
Chapter 34 ➔Research Links.Section 3:Exploring Evidence: Print, Visual, Technology Sources
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Go directly to a Web page. If you
know the address of a particular Web
page, type the address in the box
at the top of the screen and press
ENTER (or RETURN). After a few
seconds, the Web page will appear
on your screen.Explore the links.Click on any one
of the images or topics to find out
more about a specific subject. These
links take you to another page at this
Web site. Some pages include links
to related information that can be
found at other places on the Internet.Learn more about the page. Scan
the page to learn the types of infor-
mation contained at this site. This site
has information about current
events, politics, and health and
environmental issues.Explore the features of the page.
This page provides multimedia links
and a chance to ask questions of
State Department officials.