Grade 4 - Virginia Studies · Virginia: 1900 to Present
Virginia SOL VS.15
Virginia SOL VS.15 is part of the Virginia: 1900 to Present strand in Grade 4 - Virginia Studies (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia. Below is what VS.15 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice VS.15 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL VS.15 means
Understand the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia.
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.15 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. As a result of the Civil Rights Movement, laws were passed that —
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Answer: B — made racial discrimination illegal
2. Maria is a guide for visitors to a history museum. Maria works in the —
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Answer: A — tourism industry
3. A picture shows a colonial farmer trading goods directly with another person instead of using money. What is the best title for this picture?
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Answer: D — Bartering in the Colonies
4. Raw materials are produced, then sent to a place where they are changed into finished products, which are then sent to market. What best replaces the missing step in this process?
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Answer: D — Factories
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Skills you’ll practice for VS.15
- Explain the social and political events connected to disenfranchisement of African American voters in Virginia in the early 20th century, desegregation, court decisions, and Massive Resistance, with emphasis on the role of Virginians in the Supreme Court cases including Brown v. Board of Education.
- Investigate the political, social, and economic effects of choices made during the Civil Rights Era by Virginians including Maggie Walker, Robert Russa Moton, Barbara Johns, Samuel Wilbert Tucker, Oliver W. Hill, Sr., Irene Morgan, Arthur R. Ashe, A. Linwood Holton, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
Key concepts covered by VS.15
- voter suppression
- desegregation
- legal challenges
- Massive Resistance
- Brown v. Board
- civil rights leaders
- legal advocacy
- social change
- political reforms
- economic impacts
How to study and practice SOL VS.15
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether VS.15 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.13 — Understand the ways in which Virginia became interconnected and diverse.
- VS.14 — Understand the role Virginians played in American history during World War I and World War II.
- 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.15
What is Virginia SOL VS.15?
SOL VS.15 is a Grade 4 - Virginia Studies Standard of Learning in the Virginia: 1900 to Present strand. It expects students to understand the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia.
What skills does SOL VS.15 cover?
SOL VS.15 is assessed on 2 skills: explain the social and political events connected to disenfranchisement of African American voters in Virginia in the early 20th century, desegregation, court decisions, and Massive Resistance, with emphasis on the role of Virginians in the Supreme Court cases including Brown v. Board of Education; investigate the political, social, and economic effects of choices made during the Civil Rights Era by Virginians including Maggie Walker, Robert Russa Moton, Barbara Johns, Samuel Wilbert Tucker, Oliver W. Hill, Sr., Irene Morgan, Arthur R. Ashe, A. Linwood Holton, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
What strand of Grade 4 - Virginia Studies is SOL VS.15 in?
SOL VS.15 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.15?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether VS.15 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.