American History continues from earlier U.S. studies beginning in 1492 continuing through 1877 and will cover pre-Revolutionary America through the Civil War/Reconstruction. The historical sequence continues in eighth grade with an in-depth study of the early years of our country. This study incorporates all major areas of social studies. While students are studying a particular historic event in the United States they also look at its geographic settings, economic implications, developments in government and the role of citizens. These historical events will also be discussed in the framework of world events.