Welcome to 7th Grade American History! In this class, we will be covering a wide selection of American History starting with the Revolutionary War and how we created our nation, to the turbulent times of the Civil War, to the international roles our nation played during WWI and WWII, to present day. In order to understand where we are going, it is essential to know where we have been. This class is intended to introduce major American history topics, but to also help students become 21st century thinkers by improving their: critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.