American History 1 covers the time period from the American Revolution to World War 1. Milestones from American Histroy 1 include the Civil War, Reconstruction and The Gilded Age , The Rise of Big Business, Immigration and the Growth of Cities. America becomes a global power in World War 1. Also, in this class, students will interact with the foundations of the U.S. government which provides a background in civic learning, engagement, and understanding.