U.S. History B: Emerging 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 Civil War through the 1930s. Content topics that will be covered in the first quarter of U.S. History B include the Civil War and Reconstruction, westward expansion, the Gilded Age and reforms of the Progressive Era. During the second quarter, events spanning the period from imperialism through WWII will be taught, including WWI, the 1920s, Great Depression and New Deal. Students will also be instructed and assessed in helping to build their skills in the areas of acquiring, analyzing, communicating and connecting information.