Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present · The Second World War and America's Transformation
Virginia SOL USII.6
Virginia SOL USII.6 is part of the The Second World War and America's Transformation strand in Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the major causes and events of World War II and the effects of America's role. Below is what USII.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USII.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USII.6 means
Understand the major causes and events of World War II and the effects of America's role.
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.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which two continents are described as parts of a single landmass known as Eurasia?
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Answer: C — Europe and Asia
2. A map showed four numbered southern states. The state labeled “1” was South Carolina, the first state to secede from the Union. Which state seceded from the Union?
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Answer: A — 1
3. Which product was most associated with the Southern colonies?
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Answer: D — Tobacco
4. The following ideas are listed: People have natural rights Governments are formed to protect those rights People have a duty to change governments that violate those rights Which document contains these philosophies?
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Answer: D — Declaration of Independence
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Skills you’ll practice for USII.6
- Explain the rise and spread of fascism and totalitarianism internationally and the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany.
- Explain the causes and events that led to American involvement in World War II, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Locate and describe the major events and turning points of the war in Europe, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
- Locate and describe the major events and turning points of the war in the Pacific, including Midway and Iwo Jima.
- Explain and evaluate the role of key political and military leaders of the Allies and Axis powers.
- Identify the roles and sacrifices of U.S. armed forces, including women, segregated units, and notable groups like the Tuskegee Airmen.
- Evaluate the effects of the war on the home front, including women in the workforce and the incarceration of Japanese Americans.
- Examine the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, including the Nuremberg Trials.
- Describe the events that led to the surrender of the Axis powers and America's role in the Allied victory.
Key concepts covered by USII.6
- fascism
- totalitarianism
- Nazi Germany
- appeasement
- international relations
- Pearl Harbor
- U.S. entry into WWII
- isolationism
- military mobilization
- D-Day
- Battle of the Bulge
- European theater
- Allied strategy
- Battle of Midway
- Battle of Iwo Jima
- Pacific theater
- island hopping
- Allied leaders
- Axis leaders
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Winston Churchill
- Adolf Hitler
- Tuskegee Airmen
- 442nd Regimental Combat Team
- women in WWII
- segregated units
- POWs
- home front
- women in workforce
- Japanese American internment
- rationing
- war bonds
- Holocaust
- antisemitism
- Nuremberg Laws
- Nuremberg Trials
- genocide
- Axis surrender
- Manhattan Project
- atomic bomb
- post-war peace
How to study and practice SOL USII.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USII.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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL USII.6
What is Virginia SOL USII.6?
SOL USII.6 is a Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Standard of Learning in the The Second World War and America's Transformation strand. It expects students to understand the major causes and events of World War II and the effects of America's role.
What skills does SOL USII.6 cover?
SOL USII.6 is assessed on 9 skills: explain the rise and spread of fascism and totalitarianism internationally and the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany; explain the causes and events that led to American involvement in World War II, including the attack on Pearl Harbor; locate and describe the major events and turning points of the war in Europe, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge; locate and describe the major events and turning points of the war in the Pacific, including Midway and Iwo Jima; explain and evaluate the role of key political and military leaders of the Allies and Axis powers; identify the roles and sacrifices of U.S. armed forces, including women, segregated units, and notable groups like the Tuskegee Airmen; evaluate the effects of the war on the home front, including women in the workforce and the incarceration of Japanese Americans; examine the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, including the Nuremberg Trials; describe the events that led to the surrender of the Axis powers and America's role in the Allied victory.
What strand of Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present is SOL USII.6 in?
SOL USII.6 belongs to the The Second World War and America's Transformation 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.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USII.6 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.