U.S. History A: Creating America may be taken to fulfill one of the two required semesters of U.S. History. This course will focus on the political, economic and social changes in American history from the period of discovery through the outbreak of the American Civil War. Content topics that will be covered in the first quarter of U.S. History A include Native American civilizations, discovery of America, colonial America, events leading up to the American Revolution, major battles and effects of the Revolution to the formation of the Constitution. During the second quarter, events during the early republic era, Era of Good Feelings, Age of Jackson and through Antebellum America will be taught. Students will also be instructed and assessed in helping to build their skills in the areas of acquiring, analyzing, communicating and connecting information.