PARAGRAPHHistory I exam. You might think of them as little quizzes, which you can use to hone your skills. The exam primarily covers the Colonial period in North America from up until the Reconstruction Era in The exam covers five topics: political institutions, social developments, economic development, cultural development, and diplomacy. You will have no more than 90 minutes to complete the test in its entirety. These questions cover important dates and events, foreign relations, and significant laws in the United States.