Grade 2 History · History
Virginia SOL 2.HI.4
Virginia SOL 2.HI.4 is part of the History strand in Grade 2 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation. Below is what 2.HI.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.HI.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.HI.4 means
Understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.HI.4
- Identify reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies.
- Explain the relationships between the colonies and Great Britain.
- Identify key components of the Declaration of Independence.
Key concepts covered by 2.HI.4
- thirteen colonies
- settlement reasons
- colonies
- Great Britain
- colonial relationships
- Declaration of Independence
- key components
How to study and practice SOL 2.HI.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.HI.4 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.
Related Grade 2 History standards in 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.5 — Understand key events in United States history.
- 2.HI.6 — Describe the contributions and roles of changemakers in United States history.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.HI.4
What is Virginia SOL 2.HI.4?
SOL 2.HI.4 is a Grade 2 History Standard of Learning in the History strand. It expects students to understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation.
What skills does SOL 2.HI.4 cover?
SOL 2.HI.4 is assessed on 3 skills: identify reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies; explain the relationships between the colonies and Great Britain; identify key components of the Declaration of Independence.
What strand of Grade 2 History is SOL 2.HI.4 in?
SOL 2.HI.4 belongs to the History reporting strand of the Grade 2 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.HI.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.HI.4 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.