Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present · The Cold War
Virginia SOL USII.7
Virginia SOL USII.7 is part of the The Cold War strand in Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the transformation of U.S. foreign policy between the end of World War II and the new millennium. Below is what USII.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice USII.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL USII.7 means
Understand the transformation of U.S. foreign policy between the end of World War II and the new millennium.
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.7 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Citizen 1: “In Virginia, because of our large population, we have only one vote in the legislature.” Citizen 2: “That is the fairest form of Congress, or the small states would be outvoted on every issue.” Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation does this conversation best represent?
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Answer: C — No representation based on population
2. Pennsylvania colony states that it is too cold to grow cotton. Georgia colony states that its climate is not good for growing wheat. The two colonies exchange goods to meet their needs. This exchange of goods is an example of —
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Answer: B — interdependence
3. Cause-and-effect diagram: Cause: Population growth in the Eastern states Effect: Missing action Which action best completes this diagram?
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Answer: D — Expansion toward the Pacific Ocean
4. One subject of conflict between settlers and American Indians was the —
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Answer: B — ownership of land
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Skills you’ll practice for USII.7
- Explain how key decisions and agreements, such as the Atlantic Charter and NATO, established international allies.
- Describe the Marshall Plan's objectives for rebuilding Europe and the emergence of the U.S. and Soviet Union as superpowers.
- Describe the differences between communist and democratic nations, including self-governance and economic philosophy.
- Examine the role of the United States in fighting communism during the Cold War, including conflicts in Korea and Vietnam.
- Explain the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War.
Key concepts covered by USII.7
- Atlantic Charter
- United Nations
- NATO
- international alliances
- post-war diplomacy
- Marshall Plan
- superpowers
- Cold War origins
- post-war reconstruction
- communism
- democracy
- self-governance
- economic systems
- Cold War ideology
- Cold War conflicts
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- containment policy
- domino theory
- fall of communism
- Soviet Union collapse
- Berlin Wall
- Mikhail Gorbachev
- Ronald Reagan
How to study and practice SOL USII.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether USII.7 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.7
What is Virginia SOL USII.7?
SOL USII.7 is a Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present Standard of Learning in the The Cold War strand. It expects students to understand the transformation of U.S. foreign policy between the end of World War II and the new millennium.
What skills does SOL USII.7 cover?
SOL USII.7 is assessed on 5 skills: explain how key decisions and agreements, such as the Atlantic Charter and NATO, established international allies; describe the Marshall Plan's objectives for rebuilding Europe and the emergence of the U.S. and Soviet Union as superpowers; describe the differences between communist and democratic nations, including self-governance and economic philosophy; examine the role of the United States in fighting communism during the Cold War, including conflicts in Korea and Vietnam; explain the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War.
What strand of Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present is SOL USII.7 in?
SOL USII.7 belongs to the The Cold War 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.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether USII.7 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.