Grade 5 - United States History to 1865 · Colonial America and the American Revolution
Virginia SOL USI.6
Virginia SOL USI.6 is part of the Colonial America and the American Revolution strand in Grade 5 - United States History to 1865 (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explain the causes, events, and consequences of the American Revolution. Below is what USI.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USI.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USI.6 means
Explain the causes, events, and consequences of the American Revolution.
Skills you’ll practice for USI.6
- Identify causes and effects of the French and Indian War.
- Identify issues of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution, including the "injuries and usurpations" outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
- Compare and contrast political ideas and principles that shaped the revolutionary movement.
- Describe leadership roles of individuals including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, John Adams, and the Marquis de Lafayette.
- Examine causes, course, and consequences of key events and battles of the American Revolution.
Key concepts covered by USI.6
- French and Indian War
- causes
- effects
- colonial-British tensions
- territorial disputes
- American Revolution causes
- Declaration of Independence
- grievances
- political dissatisfaction
- revolutionary principles
- political ideologies
- comparative analysis
- Enlightenment ideas
- revolutionary leaders
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson
- Patrick Henry
- Thomas Paine
- John Adams
- Marquis de Lafayette
- revolutionary events
- key battles
- war course
- historical consequences
- military history
How to study and practice SOL USI.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USI.6 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 5 - United States History to 1865 standards in Colonial America and the American Revolution
- USI.5 — Explain social, political, religious, economic, and geographic factors that shaped colonial America.
Frequently asked questions about SOL USI.6
What is Virginia SOL USI.6?
SOL USI.6 is a Grade 5 - United States History to 1865 Standard of Learning in the Colonial America and the American Revolution strand. It expects students to explain the causes, events, and consequences of the American Revolution.
What skills does SOL USI.6 cover?
SOL USI.6 is assessed on 5 skills: identify causes and effects of the French and Indian War; identify issues of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution, including the "injuries and usurpations" outlined in the Declaration of Independence; compare and contrast political ideas and principles that shaped the revolutionary movement; describe leadership roles of individuals including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, John Adams, and the Marquis de Lafayette; examine causes, course, and consequences of key events and battles of the American Revolution.
What strand of Grade 5 - United States History to 1865 is SOL USI.6 in?
SOL USI.6 belongs to the Colonial America and the American Revolution reporting strand of the Grade 5 - United States History to 1865 Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL USI.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USI.6 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.