Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History · Early America through the Founding of the New Nation
Virginia SOL VUS.5
Virginia SOL VUS.5 is part of the Early America through the Founding of the New Nation strand in Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand issues and events leading to and during the Revolutionary period. Below is what VUS.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VUS.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL VUS.5 means
Understand issues and events leading to and during the Revolutionary period.
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.5 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A newspaper headline dated May 16, 1911, reads: “Standard Oil Company to Break Up — Supreme Court Declares it an Unlawful Monopoly.” This event was a result of the passage of the —
Show answer
Answer: H — Sherman Antitrust Act
2. During the Industrial Revolution, new technology affected the economy of the United States by —
Show answer
Answer: A — increasing worker productivity
3. Bushido is defined as a feudal-military Japanese code of behavior valuing honor above life. During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior?
Show answer
Answer: J — Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering
4. The members of the World War II Nisei regiment were primarily —
Show answer
Answer: B — Japanese Americans
→ Take the full free Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History SOL practice test
Skills you’ll practice for VUS.5
- Describe the results of the French and Indian War.
- Describe how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests contributed to the start of the American Revolution.
- Describe efforts by individuals and groups to mobilize support for the American Revolution.
- Examine the contributions of those involved in drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence and the lasting legacy of the document.
- Analyze the intervention of France and other factors that led to colonial victory in the Revolutionary War.
- Evaluate how key principles in the Declaration of Independence became unifying ideas of American political philosophy.
- Analyze the contributions of future U.S. presidents significant during this era.
Key concepts covered by VUS.5
- French and Indian War
- Seven Years' War
- colonial expansion
- British debt
- American Revolution causes
- political ideas
- religious influences
- economic interests
- Revolutionary mobilization
- Sons of Liberty
- Minutemen
- Committees of Correspondence
- Declaration of Independence
- Founding Fathers
- document drafting
- historical legacy
- Revolutionary War victory
- French intervention
- allied support
- military strategy
- Declaration principles
- American political philosophy
- unalienable rights
- self-government
- presidential contributions
- Revolutionary Era
- early leadership
How to study and practice SOL VUS.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VUS.5 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.
→ Take the free Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History SOL practice test
Related Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History standards in Early America through the Founding of the New Nation
- VUS.1 — Describe early North America, including Indigenous cultures, exploration, and transatlantic trade.
- VUS.2 — Describe the political, religious, social, and economic characteristics of the first thirteen colonies.
- VUS.3 — Explain the development of African American culture and the impact of the institution of slavery.
- VUS.4 — Analyze cooperation and conflict between Indigenous peoples and new settlers.
- VUS.6 — Describe the development and significance of the American political system.
Frequently asked questions about SOL VUS.5
What is Virginia SOL VUS.5?
SOL VUS.5 is a Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Standard of Learning in the Early America through the Founding of the New Nation strand. It expects students to understand issues and events leading to and during the Revolutionary period.
What skills does SOL VUS.5 cover?
SOL VUS.5 is assessed on 7 skills: describe the results of the French and Indian War; describe how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests contributed to the start of the American Revolution; describe efforts by individuals and groups to mobilize support for the American Revolution; examine the contributions of those involved in drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence and the lasting legacy of the document; analyze the intervention of France and other factors that led to colonial victory in the Revolutionary War; evaluate how key principles in the Declaration of Independence became unifying ideas of American political philosophy; analyze the contributions of future U.S. presidents significant during this era.
What strand of Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History is SOL VUS.5 in?
SOL VUS.5 belongs to the Early America through the Founding of the New Nation reporting strand of the Grade 11 - Virginia and United States History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL VUS.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether VUS.5 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.