Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present · Westward Expansion and Its Impact on Indigenous People
Virginia SOL USII.1
Virginia SOL USII.1 is part of the Westward Expansion and Its Impact on Indigenous People strand in Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century and its effects on Indigenous people. Below is what USII.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USII.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USII.1 means
Examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century and its effects on Indigenous people.
Practice Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present SOL questions
Free Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on USII.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The primary reason the Quakers settled in Pennsylvania was to —
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Answer: C — practice religion freely
2. Barrel Maker A person is shown shaping wooden staves and fitting them together with metal hoops to form barrels used for storage and transport in colonial times. This job was most likely being done by a —
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Answer: A — colonial artisan
3. The following events occurred during the American Revolution in this order: 1. Boston Tea Party 2. Declaration of Independence 3. Battle of Yorktown 4. Treaty of Paris Which number best represents the Battle of Yorktown?
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Answer: C — 3
4. Which attitude helped the colonists win the American Revolution?
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Answer: C — “I need to protect my own land.”
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Skills you’ll practice for USII.1
- Explain how technology allowed settlers to adapt to the physical features and climate of the West.
- Identify the motivations for westward expansion.
- Examine the impact of policies, legislation, and treaties associated with national growth.
- Explain the effect of U.S. growth on Indigenous people.
Key concepts covered by USII.1
- technology adaptation
- settler migration
- Western geography
- climate adaptation
- manifest destiny
- economic opportunities
- land acquisition
- railroad expansion
- policies
- legislation
- treaties
- Homestead Act
- Dawes Act
- national expansion
- Indigenous displacement
- reservation system
- cultural impact
- forced assimilation
How to study and practice SOL USII.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USII.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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL USII.1
What is Virginia SOL USII.1?
SOL USII.1 is a Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Standard of Learning in the Westward Expansion and Its Impact on Indigenous People strand. It expects students to examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century and its effects on Indigenous people.
What skills does SOL USII.1 cover?
SOL USII.1 is assessed on 4 skills: explain how technology allowed settlers to adapt to the physical features and climate of the West; identify the motivations for westward expansion; examine the impact of policies, legislation, and treaties associated with national growth; explain the effect of U.S. growth on Indigenous people.
What strand of Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present is SOL USII.1 in?
SOL USII.1 belongs to the Westward Expansion and Its Impact on Indigenous People reporting strand of the Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL USII.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USII.1 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.