Data from August 2000 show computer access by family income. Higher-income families had much greater computer access at home than lower-income families. At school, access levels were more similar across income groups. Which conclusion can be drawn?

Schools narrow the technological gap caused by income.

Family income has little bearing on access to computers.

Access to education improves with higher family income.

There are more children born in higher-income families.

A map shows land between 80°W and 90°W longitude and 25°N and 30°N latitude, corresponding to present-day Florida. This land represents the acquisition of —

Florida through a treaty with Spain

land won through the French and Indian War

territories according to the Northwest Ordinance

land as a result of the Revolutionary War

Events in Texas history are listed in sequence: 1. Migration of American settlers 2. Battle of the Alamo 3. (missing event) 4. Entry into the Union Which event best completes the sequence?

Independence gained from Mexico

Confederate attack on Fort Sumter

Purchase of the Louisiana Territory

Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History · Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts

Virginia SOL VUS.10

Virginia SOL VUS.10 is part of the Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts strand in Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century. Below is what VUS.10 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VUS.10 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice VUS.10 All Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History standards

What SOL VUS.10 means

Analyze how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century.

Practice Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History SOL questions

Free Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on VUS.10 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Data from August 2000 show computer access by family income. Higher-income families had much greater computer access at home than lower-income families. At school, access levels were more similar across income groups. Which conclusion can be drawn?
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Answer: H — Schools narrow the technological gap caused by income.
2. A September 12, 2001, State Department record describes President Bush consulting Congress and contacting leaders of major allied nations to build an international coalition. Which type of action is described?
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Answer: B — Diplomatic relations
3. A map shows land between 80°W and 90°W longitude and 25°N and 30°N latitude, corresponding to present-day Florida. This land represents the acquisition of —
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Answer: J — Florida through a treaty with Spain
4. Events in Texas history are listed in sequence: 1. Migration of American settlers 2. Battle of the Alamo 3. (missing event) 4. Entry into the Union Which event best completes the sequence?
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Answer: B — Independence gained from Mexico

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Skills you’ll practice for VUS.10

Analyze the effects of westward movement and the admission of new states on Indigenous peoples and conflicts with the U.S. government.
Examine and evaluate the motivations, contributions, and challenges immigrants to the United States faced before, during, and upon arrival.
Analyze the transformation of the American economy from agrarian to industrial, including the role of railroads, communication systems, and industrial leaders.
Explain the social and cultural impact of industrialization, including rapid urbanization, living and working conditions, labor unions, and leisure time.
Evaluate and explain the Progressive Movement and the impact of its legislation on pollution, child labor, and food safety.
Examine the "Byrd machine" and its dominance in Virginia government in the first half of the 20th century.
Analyze the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and "Jim Crow" laws, including responses of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
Explain the emergence of public colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and land-grant institutions in Virginia and the United States.

Key concepts covered by VUS.10

westward movement
Indigenous conflicts
new states
U.S. government conflicts
immigration
immigrant motivations
immigrant contributions
immigrant challenges
industrialization
agrarian to industrial
railroads
communication systems
industrial leaders
industrialization impact
urbanization
living conditions
working conditions
labor unions
leisure time
Progressive Movement
legislation impact
pollution regulation
child labor laws
food safety
Byrd machine
Virginia politics
political dominance
20th-century Virginia
Jim Crow laws
prejudice
discrimination
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. DuBois
public colleges
HBCUs
land-grant institutions
educational expansion

How to study and practice SOL VUS.10

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VUS.10 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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VUS.11 — Analyze the emerging role of the United States in world affairs during the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
VUS.12 — Understand key international and domestic events, interests, and philosophies of the 1920s and 1930s.
VUS.13 — Describe the effects of the Great Depression and New Deal policies on the United States.
VUS.14 — Analyze the United States' involvement in World War II.

Frequently asked questions about SOL VUS.10

What is Virginia SOL VUS.10?

SOL VUS.10 is a Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Standard of Learning in the Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts strand. It expects students to analyze how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century.

What skills does SOL VUS.10 cover?

SOL VUS.10 is assessed on 8 skills: analyze the effects of westward movement and the admission of new states on Indigenous peoples and conflicts with the U.S. government; examine and evaluate the motivations, contributions, and challenges immigrants to the United States faced before, during, and upon arrival; analyze the transformation of the American economy from agrarian to industrial, including the role of railroads, communication systems, and industrial leaders; explain the social and cultural impact of industrialization, including rapid urbanization, living and working conditions, labor unions, and leisure time; evaluate and explain the Progressive Movement and the impact of its legislation on pollution, child labor, and food safety; examine the "Byrd machine" and its dominance in Virginia government in the first half of the 20th century; analyze the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and "Jim Crow" laws, including responses of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois; explain the emergence of public colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and land-grant institutions in Virginia and the United States.

What strand of Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History is SOL VUS.10 in?

SOL VUS.10 belongs to the Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts reporting strand of the Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL VUS.10?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether VUS.10 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.