Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present · Independence Movements and Decolonization
Virginia SOL WHII.11
Virginia SOL WHII.11 is part of the Independence Movements and Decolonization strand in Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify political, economic, and socioeconomic aspects of independence movements and decolonization. Below is what WHII.11 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHII.11 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHII.11 means
Identify political, economic, and socioeconomic aspects of independence movements and decolonization.
Practice Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present SOL questions
Free Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on WHII.11 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Montesquieu’s The Spirit of Laws emphasized the importance of —
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Answer: D — a separation of powers
2. A passage by Jean-Baptiste Colbert argues that France should control its own colonial trade to increase wealth flowing into the country. This passage supports the expansion of French —
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Answer: D — mercantilism
3. An organization has the following purposes: • Encourage international economic cooperation • Stabilize exchange rates • Provide loans to developing nations Which association is described?
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Answer: A — International Monetary Fund
4. Which word best describes the ideas of the Enlightenment?
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Answer: B — Secular
Skills you’ll practice for WHII.11
- Describe the struggles for self-rule including Gandhi's leadership and the development of India's democracy.
- Describe African independence movements in Ghana, Algeria, Kenya, and South Africa including Jomo Kenyatta's leadership of Kenya and Nelson Mandela's role in South Africa.
- Describe the end of the League of Nations' mandate system and the creation of states in the Middle East including the roles of Golda Meir and Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- Explain the effects of decolonization and other methods of gaining independence.
Key concepts covered by WHII.11
- self-rule
- Gandhi
- Indian independence
- Indian democracy
- African independence
- Ghana
- Algeria
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Jomo Kenyatta
- Nelson Mandela
- League of Nations mandate system
- Middle East states
- Golda Meir
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- state creation
- decolonization
- independence methods
- post-colonial effects
- sovereignty
How to study and practice SOL WHII.11
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHII.11 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL WHII.11
What is Virginia SOL WHII.11?
SOL WHII.11 is a Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present Standard of Learning in the Independence Movements and Decolonization strand. It expects students to identify political, economic, and socioeconomic aspects of independence movements and decolonization.
What skills does SOL WHII.11 cover?
SOL WHII.11 is assessed on 4 skills: describe the struggles for self-rule including Gandhi's leadership and the development of India's democracy; describe African independence movements in Ghana, Algeria, Kenya, and South Africa including Jomo Kenyatta's leadership of Kenya and Nelson Mandela's role in South Africa; describe the end of the League of Nations' mandate system and the creation of states in the Middle East including the roles of Golda Meir and Gamal Abdel Nasser; explain the effects of decolonization and other methods of gaining independence.
What strand of Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present is SOL WHII.11 in?
SOL WHII.11 belongs to the Independence Movements and Decolonization reporting strand of the Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL WHII.11?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHII.11 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.