Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History · The United States since World War II
Virginia SOL VUS.15
Virginia SOL VUS.15 is part of the The United States since World War II strand in Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War era. Below is what VUS.15 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VUS.15 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL VUS.15 means
Analyze the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War era.
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.15 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. During the American Revolution, this political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin depicted separate colonies as parts of a snake with the message “Join, or Die.” The purpose of the cartoon was to —
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Answer: C — encourage colonists to resolve their differences
2. One major element of George Washington’s military strategy during the American Revolution was avoiding —
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Answer: A — direct confrontations
3. The following powers are listed: The President can veto an act passed by Congress. Congress can override a veto by the President. Courts can declare a law unconstitutional. These powers are a result of —
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Answer: B — a system of constitutional checks and balances
4. Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States was directly influenced by the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
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Answer: A — 1st
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Skills you’ll practice for VUS.15
- Explain the origins and early development of the Cold War and how it changed U.S. foreign policy, including the Truman Doctrine and policy of containment.
- Explain the long-term impact of the Marshall Plan, NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and U.S. efforts to protect Western Europe.
- Describe events and leaders of the Cold War, including the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, John F. Kennedy, and Nikita Khrushchev.
- Analyze the changing role of the United States in Asia, including Korea, Vietnam, and China, and the experiences of refugees from those nations.
- Explain how U.S. foreign policy pressure, economic power, defense policy, and assertion of American values led to the end of the Cold War.
Key concepts covered by VUS.15
- Cold War origins
- Truman Doctrine
- policy of containment
- U.S. foreign policy
- Marshall Plan
- NATO
- Warsaw Pact
- Western Europe protection
- Cold War events
- Bay of Pigs
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- John F. Kennedy
- Nikita Khrushchev
- U.S. role in Asia
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- China relations
- refugee experiences
- Cold War end
- economic power
- defense policy
- American values
How to study and practice SOL VUS.15
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VUS.15 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 VUS.15
What is Virginia SOL VUS.15?
SOL VUS.15 is a Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Standard of Learning in the The United States since World War II strand. It expects students to analyze the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War era.
What skills does SOL VUS.15 cover?
SOL VUS.15 is assessed on 5 skills: explain the origins and early development of the Cold War and how it changed U.S. foreign policy, including the Truman Doctrine and policy of containment; explain the long-term impact of the Marshall Plan, NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and U.S. efforts to protect Western Europe; describe events and leaders of the Cold War, including the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, John F. Kennedy, and Nikita Khrushchev; analyze the changing role of the United States in Asia, including Korea, Vietnam, and China, and the experiences of refugees from those nations; explain how U.S. foreign policy pressure, economic power, defense policy, and assertion of American values led to the end of the Cold War.
What strand of Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History is SOL VUS.15 in?
SOL VUS.15 belongs to the The United States since World War II reporting strand of the Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL VUS.15?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether VUS.15 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.