Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present · Effects of Reconstruction
Virginia SOL USII.2
Virginia SOL USII.2 is part of the Effects of Reconstruction strand in Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the ongoing effects of Reconstruction on American life after the mid-19th century. Below is what USII.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USII.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USII.2 means
Understand the ongoing effects of Reconstruction on American life after the mid-19th century.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The speech that included the statement “Give me liberty or give me death” was made to —
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Answer: C — inspire colonial patriotism
2. Lewis and Clark’s expedition was the result of actions taken by —
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Answer: C — Thomas Jefferson
3. Cause-and-effect sequence: The French and Indian War ended. Colonists became dissatisfied with British rule. Missing event Which event best completes this sequence?
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Answer: A — Taxes imposed on the colonists
4. Cause-and-effect diagram: Development of the steam locomotive Development of the steamboat Which effect resulted from both developments?
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Answer: A — Delivered raw materials to factories
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Skills you’ll practice for USII.2
- Describe the impact of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the political aftermath of the Civil War.
- Analyze the goals and effects of the Reconstruction Amendments, the Freedmen's Bureau, and civil rights policies.
- Describe the legacies of key figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Hiram Revels, and Frederick Douglass.
- Describe the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in Reconstruction plans and policies.
- Describe the role and motivations of individuals who sought to gain from Reconstruction.
- Explain how the 1876 presidential election led to the end of Reconstruction.
Key concepts covered by USII.2
- Lincoln assassination
- Civil War aftermath
- presidential succession
- Reconstruction politics
- 13th Amendment
- 14th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
- Freedmen's Bureau
- civil rights policies
- historical legacies
- Abraham Lincoln
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Robert E. Lee
- Hiram Revels
- Frederick Douglass
- Congress
- Supreme Court
- Ten Percent Plan
- Reconstruction policies
- legislative role
- Reconstruction beneficiaries
- formerly enslaved people
- political participation
- economic opportunities
- 1876 election
- Reconstruction end
- Compromise of 1877
- political compromise
How to study and practice SOL USII.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USII.2 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.2
What is Virginia SOL USII.2?
SOL USII.2 is a Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Standard of Learning in the Effects of Reconstruction strand. It expects students to understand the ongoing effects of Reconstruction on American life after the mid-19th century.
What skills does SOL USII.2 cover?
SOL USII.2 is assessed on 6 skills: describe the impact of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the political aftermath of the Civil War; analyze the goals and effects of the Reconstruction Amendments, the Freedmen's Bureau, and civil rights policies; describe the legacies of key figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Hiram Revels, and Frederick Douglass; describe the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in Reconstruction plans and policies; describe the role and motivations of individuals who sought to gain from Reconstruction; explain how the 1876 presidential election led to the end of Reconstruction.
What strand of Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present is SOL USII.2 in?
SOL USII.2 belongs to the Effects of Reconstruction 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USII.2 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.