Grade 2 History SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Grade 2 History Virginia SOL test across all 14 standards and 5 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.
Grade 2 History SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Grade 2 History: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Grade 2 History covers
History and Social Science Skills
- 2.SK.1 — Apply history and social science skills to analyze and interpret information sources.
Civics
- 2.CV.1 — Distinguish between rights and responsibilities of individuals in the United States.
- 2.CV.2 — Understand the benefits and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
- 2.CV.3 — Explain how communities honor local and national traditions and recognize designated holidays.
- 2.CV.4 — Recognize state and national symbols and their meanings.
History
- 2.HI.1 — Identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of Indigenous people past and present.
- 2.HI.2 — Identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of European explorers and their influence on North America.
- 2.HI.3 — Describe the revolutionaries who fought for America's freedom (1764–1781).
- 2.HI.4 — Understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation.
- 2.HI.5 — Understand key events in United States history.
- 2.HI.6 — Describe the contributions and roles of changemakers in United States history.
Geography
Economics
- 2.EC.1 — Understand basic economic principles.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Grade 2 History SOL test?
The Grade 2 History Virginia SOL test is organized into 5 reporting strands: History and Social Science Skills, Civics, History, Geography, Economics. It assesses the 14 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Grade 2 History cover?
Grade 2 History covers 14 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 5 strands.
Where can I find Grade 2 History SOL practice tests?
The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 14 Grade 2 History standards below.
How should I study for the Grade 2 History SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 14 Grade 2 History standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.