AP U.S. History, Part 1 explores the history of the United States from 1491 to 1877. Topics include European explorations and migrations, the American colonies, the American Revolution and creation of the U.S. Constitution, antebellum culture and reforms, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the conquest of the Far West. Students will practice writing essays and answering questions on core topics. This is the first course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP United States History exam.