Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present · The Social, Political, Economic, and Technological Changes of the Early 20th Century
Virginia SOL USII.5
Virginia SOL USII.5 is part of the The Social, Political, Economic, and Technological Changes of the Early 20th Century strand in Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the social, political, economic, and technological changes of the early 20th century. Below is what USII.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USII.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USII.5 means
Understand the social, political, economic, and technological changes of the early 20th 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.5 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The Continental Divide is part of the —
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Answer: C — Rocky Mountains
2. Eastern United States A map showed a darker-shaded state located in the central eastern United States, representing westward settlement into the Ohio River Valley region. Which river was used to transport goods and settlers into this state?
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Answer: C — Ohio River
3. A landform is shown with flat or gently rolling land stretching across a wide area with few trees and no major elevation changes. This geographic feature is a —
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Answer: D — plain
4. Which American Indians lived in eastern North America?
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Answer: A — Iroquois
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Skills you’ll practice for USII.5
- Explain how capitalism and free markets fostered developments in factory productivity, transportation, and communication.
- Examine how the rise of communism affected America, including the first Red Scare.
- Describe the reasons for and impact of the Great Migration.
- Describe the events and leaders that led to prohibition, the Women's Suffrage Movement, and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
- Examine the art, literature, and music of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance.
- Analyze the causes of the Great Depression and the impact of the Dust Bowl on American lives.
- Describe the features, effects, programs, and lasting institutions of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
- Describe racial segregation, housing discrimination via redlining, and the rise of Jim Crow laws and Black Codes.
- Analyze events and impacts of African American leaders in response to Jim Crow, including the NAACP and leaders like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
Key concepts covered by USII.5
- capitalism
- free markets
- factory productivity
- transportation
- communication
- communism
- Red Scare
- anti-communism
- political ideology
- Great Migration
- African American migration
- racial segregation
- economic opportunities
- prohibition
- Women's Suffrage Movement
- 19th Amendment
- Susan B. Anthony
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- Roaring Twenties
- Harlem Renaissance
- jazz age
- cultural movements
- Great Depression
- Dust Bowl
- economic collapse
- agricultural crisis
- New Deal
- FDR
- Social Security
- Civilian Conservation Corps
- public works
- Jim Crow laws
- Black Codes
- redlining
- voting suppression
- NAACP
- Booker T. Washington
- W.E.B. DuBois
- civil rights activism
- historically black colleges
How to study and practice SOL USII.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USII.5 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.5
What is Virginia SOL USII.5?
SOL USII.5 is a Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Standard of Learning in the The Social, Political, Economic, and Technological Changes of the Early 20th Century strand. It expects students to understand the social, political, economic, and technological changes of the early 20th century.
What skills does SOL USII.5 cover?
SOL USII.5 is assessed on 9 skills: explain how capitalism and free markets fostered developments in factory productivity, transportation, and communication; examine how the rise of communism affected America, including the first Red Scare; describe the reasons for and impact of the Great Migration; describe the events and leaders that led to prohibition, the Women's Suffrage Movement, and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment; examine the art, literature, and music of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Roaring Twenties and the Harlem Renaissance; analyze the causes of the Great Depression and the impact of the Dust Bowl on American lives; describe the features, effects, programs, and lasting institutions of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal; describe racial segregation, housing discrimination via redlining, and the rise of Jim Crow laws and Black Codes; analyze events and impacts of African American leaders in response to Jim Crow, including the NAACP and leaders like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
What strand of Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present is SOL USII.5 in?
SOL USII.5 belongs to the The Social, Political, Economic, and Technological Changes of the Early 20th Century 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.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USII.5 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.