Grade 3 History · Civics
Virginia SOL 3.1
Virginia SOL 3.1 is part of the Civics strand in Grade 3 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students define citizenship and explain the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship. Below is what 3.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.1 means
Define citizenship and explain the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship.
Practice Grade 3 History SOL questions
Free Grade 3 History questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Who is believed to have sewn the first flag of the United States?
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Answer: A — Betsy Ross
2. George Washington Carver invented new ways to use —
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Answer: C — peanuts
3. The explorer Jacques Cartier claimed land in the New World for —
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Answer: B — France
4. Which words best complete this diagram comparing Ancient Greece and today? Ancient Greece: Olympic games Today: Representative democracy
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Answer: D — Representative democracy
Skills you’ll practice for 3.1
- Recognize that Americans are people of diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions united by republican principles and respect for individual rights.
- Describe the rights guaranteed to citizens in the First Amendment.
- Understand the importance of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
- Respect and follow local, state, and federal laws.
- Take part in the voting process when making classroom decisions.
- Understand responsible digital citizenship.
Key concepts covered by 3.1
- diversity
- republican government
- individual rights
- citizenship
- First Amendment
- citizen rights
- freedom of speech
- freedom of religion
- freedom of the press
- Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- constitutional support
- defense
- laws
- legal compliance
- civic responsibility
- voting
- classroom democracy
- participation
- digital citizenship
- online responsibility
- ethical behavior
How to study and practice SOL 3.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.1 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.1
What is Virginia SOL 3.1?
SOL 3.1 is a Grade 3 History Standard of Learning in the Civics strand. It expects students to define citizenship and explain the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship.
What skills does SOL 3.1 cover?
SOL 3.1 is assessed on 6 skills: recognize that Americans are people of diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions united by republican principles and respect for individual rights; describe the rights guaranteed to citizens in the First Amendment; understand the importance of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; respect and follow local, state, and federal laws; take part in the voting process when making classroom decisions; understand responsible digital citizenship.
What strand of Grade 3 History is SOL 3.1 in?
SOL 3.1 belongs to the Civics reporting strand of the Grade 3 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.1 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.