Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History · Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts
Virginia SOL VUS.11
Virginia SOL VUS.11 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 the emerging role of the United States in world affairs during the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Below is what VUS.11 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VUS.11 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL VUS.11 means
Analyze the emerging role of the United States in world affairs during the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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.11 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A photograph labeled “Pioneers, 1886” shows a family traveling west with wagons and supplies. The family is most likely on the way to —
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Answer: G — claim a homestead in the West
2. President William Howard Taft developed the Dollar Diplomacy policy to support —
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Answer: C — United States businesses investing in Latin America
3. By the late 1890s, many American business leaders believed their best chance for future growth depended on —
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Answer: J — the establishment of foreign markets
4. After World War II, countries were divided as follows: Occupied by the United States: Japan Occupied by the Soviet Union: Hungary Which country was also occupied by the United States?
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Answer: A — Japan
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Skills you’ll practice for VUS.11
- Explain changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and Asia and the growing influence of the United States.
- Explain the international significance of U.S. decisions and actions, including the Roosevelt Corollary, Spanish-American War, acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii, and Panama Canal construction.
- Evaluate the events, leaders, and changes that brought America out of isolationism to enter World War I.
- Evaluate U.S. involvement in World War I, including Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and the establishment of the League of Nations.
- Evaluate and explain the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the national debate over the League of Nations.
Key concepts covered by VUS.11
- U.S. foreign policy
- Latin America
- Asia
- U.S. influence
- Roosevelt Corollary
- Spanish-American War
- Alaska acquisition
- Hawaii acquisition
- Panama Canal
- World War I entry
- isolationism
- WWI causes
- World War I involvement
- Woodrow Wilson
- Fourteen Points
- League of Nations
- Treaty of Versailles
- League of Nations debate
- post-WWI settlement
How to study and practice SOL VUS.11
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VUS.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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Related Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History standards in Industrialization, Emergence of Modern America, and World Conflicts
- VUS.10 — Analyze how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century.
- 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.11
What is Virginia SOL VUS.11?
SOL VUS.11 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 the emerging role of the United States in world affairs during the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What skills does SOL VUS.11 cover?
SOL VUS.11 is assessed on 5 skills: explain changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and Asia and the growing influence of the United States; explain the international significance of U.S. decisions and actions, including the Roosevelt Corollary, Spanish-American War, acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii, and Panama Canal construction; evaluate the events, leaders, and changes that brought America out of isolationism to enter World War I; evaluate U.S. involvement in World War I, including Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and the establishment of the League of Nations; evaluate and explain the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the national debate over the League of Nations.
What strand of Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History is SOL VUS.11 in?
SOL VUS.11 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.11?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether VUS.11 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.