Grade 4 - Virginia Studies · Virginia: 1900 to Present
Virginia SOL VS.13
Virginia SOL VS.13 is part of the Virginia: 1900 to Present strand in Grade 4 - Virginia Studies (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the ways in which Virginia became interconnected and diverse. Below is what VS.13 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VS.13 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL VS.13 means
Understand the ways in which Virginia became interconnected and diverse.
Practice Grade 4 - Virginia Studies SOL questions
Free Grade 4 - Virginia Studies questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on VS.13 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A diagram shows that rivers provided: transportation routes pathways for exploration access to food resources The best title for this diagram is —
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Answer: D — The Importance of Rivers to the Virginia Settlement
2. The first settlers founded Jamestown on —
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Answer: C — a peninsula
3. The Burning of Jamestown occurred during Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676. What was the result of this event?
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Answer: D — Capital moved to Williamsburg
4. The charters of the Virginia Company of London gave —
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Answer: C — English rights to the colonists
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Skills you’ll practice for VS.13
- Explain the importance of railroads, waterways, new industries, and the growth of cities to Virginia's economic development in the late 1800s.
- Explain the economic and social transition from a rural society to a more urban society.
Key concepts covered by VS.13
- industrialization
- transportation networks
- urban growth
- economic development
- rural to urban shift
- economic transformation
- social changes
- industrial growth
How to study and practice SOL VS.13
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VS.13 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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Related Grade 4 - Virginia Studies standards in Virginia: 1900 to Present
- VS.14 — Understand the role Virginians played in American history during World War I and World War II.
- VS.15 — Understand the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia.
- VS.16 — Use history and social science skills to recognize why Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents."
- VS.17 — Explain Virginia's role in the global economy in the 21st century.
Frequently asked questions about SOL VS.13
What is Virginia SOL VS.13?
SOL VS.13 is a Grade 4 - Virginia Studies Standard of Learning in the Virginia: 1900 to Present strand. It expects students to understand the ways in which Virginia became interconnected and diverse.
What skills does SOL VS.13 cover?
SOL VS.13 is assessed on 2 skills: explain the importance of railroads, waterways, new industries, and the growth of cities to Virginia's economic development in the late 1800s; explain the economic and social transition from a rural society to a more urban society.
What strand of Grade 4 - Virginia Studies is SOL VS.13 in?
SOL VS.13 belongs to the Virginia: 1900 to Present reporting strand of the Grade 4 - Virginia Studies Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL VS.13?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether VS.13 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.