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VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING Spring 2012 Released Test UNITED STATES HISTORY: 1865 TO THE PRESENT Form H0112, CORE 1 Property of the Virginia Department of Education Copyright ©2012 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120. All rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner. Commonwealth of Virginia public school educators may reproduce any portion of these released tests for non-commercial educational purposes without requesting permission. All others should direct their written requests to the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Student Assessment and School Improvement, at the above address or by e-mail to [email protected].
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VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING
Spring 2012 Released Test
UNITED STATES HISTORY: 1865 TO THE PRESENT
Form H0112, CORE 1
Property of the Virginia Department of Education
Copyright ©2012 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia
23218-2120. All rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval
system, without written permission from the copyright owner. Commonwealth of Virginia public school educators may
reproduce any portion of these released tests for non-commercial educational purposes without requesting permission.
All others should direct their written requests to the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Student Assessment
and School Improvement, at the above address or by e-mail to [email protected].
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United States History: 1865 to the Present
Directions
Read each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on your answerdocument for the answer you have chosen.
Sample
What did the Wright brothers invent?
A AutomobileB Sewing machineC AirplaneD Water pump
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2 During Reconstruction, a carpetbagger was a Northerner who —
F moved South for factory jobsG enforced African-American rightsH taught in African-American schoolsJ took advantage of Southern hardships
1 Settlement houses were created because of increasing —
A immigrant populationsB urban employmentC educational opportunitiesD government regulation
3 Jane Addams is most recognized for her work with —
A large corporationsB labor unionsC political machinesD settlement houses
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5 Which African American believed that equality could be achieved throughvocational education?
A Jacob LawrenceB Martin Luther King, Jr.C W.E.B. DuBoisD Booker T. Washington
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In singing this song, what were union members asking for?
F Safer factoriesG Higher wagesH Shorter workdaysJ Fewer work holidays
“Eight hours for work, Eight hours for rest, Eight hoursfor what we will”
— American Federation of Labor (AFL) song
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8 The growth of organized crime during the 1920s is most closely related to the —
F collapse of the stock marketG rise of labor unionsH laws against making alcoholJ increase in unemployed workers
7 Which of these had the greatest impact on American farm life in the late 1800s?
A New inventionsB Loss of laborC Climate changesD Loss of land
6 President Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction included —
F placing Southern leaders in government prisonsG allowing Southern states back into the UnionH taxing Southern states for Union damagesJ allowing Southern citizens to vote on slavery
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11 Political and economic ties to which country led to United States involvementin World War I?
A FranceB GermanyC Great BritainD Austria-Hungary
10 At the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson proposed theestablishment of the —
F United NationsG League of NationsH American Federation of LaborJ North Atlantic Treaty Organization
9 The purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary was to —
A promote Big Stick DiplomacyB encourage European aid to the Western HemisphereC reject the Monroe DoctrineD discourage United States trade with South America
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13 The liberation of Western Europe began with the D-Day invasion of —
A SicilyB PolandC StalingradD Normandy
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Which phrase best completes this diagram?
F World War IG Roosevelt CorollaryH Yellow JournalismJ Spanish American War
?Cuban
IndependenceMovement
United StatesEmerges as a Major Power
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15 During the 1920s, the literary and artistic movement centered on African-American culture was known as the —
A Great MigrationB Civil Rights MovementC Prohibition EraD Harlem Renaissance
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The people referred to in this headline were most likely —
F German AmericansG Japanese AmericansH Italian AmericansJ Russian Americans
Thousands AlongCalifornia Coast Forcedinto Internment Camps
The Virginia Times
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Which answer best completes the title of this list?
F Fascist CountriesG Central PowersH Democratic CountriesJ Allied Nations
Japan attacks ManchuriaItaly attacks EthiopiaGermany attacks Poland
?Actions Taken by
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This photograph illustrates one way that women —
A received equal pay for equal workB were members of a trade unionC were an important part of the war effortD worked overtime for extra pay
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This photograph shows the President —
F ending segregation in the militaryG increasing benefits for veteransH reducing the size of the armyJ creating pensions for veterans
President Roosevelt Signingthe GI Bill of Rights
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What is the best title for this map?
A Europe During the Cold WarB Europe After World War IC Europe During World War IID Europe After the Collapse of Communism
Warsaw PactNATO
Map Legend
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Which phrase best completes this diagram?
F Domestic and international travelG Convenience of communicationsH Electrification and urbanizationJ Access to information sources
Militaryadvancements
in jet technology
Impact of New Technology
Increase in
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22 One result of the Civil Rights Movement was the passage of the —
F Lend-Lease ActG GI Bill of Rights ActH Social Security ActJ Voting Rights Act of 1965
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This picture shows the result of the work by —
A Charles DrewB Ray KrocC Dorothea DixD Martha Graham
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24 To help rebuild the economies of Europe after World War II, the United Statesestablished the —
F Marshall PlanG Warsaw PactH Manhattan ProjectJ North Atlantic Treaty Organization
23 After 1965, immigration patterns to the United States led to the greatestincrease from which continent?
A EuropeB AfricaC AsiaD Australia
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In his news conference, President Dwight Eisenhower is discussing the —
F Cuban Missile CrisisG Domino TheoryH Truman DoctrineJ Suez Canal Crisis
. . . Asia, after all, has already lost some 450 million of its peoples to the Communist dictatorship, and we simply can’t afford greater losses.
— President’s News Conference of April 7, 1954
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Which term best replaces the question mark?
A MonarchyB CommunismC ImperialismD Democracy
Cold War Superpowers
United States Soviet Union
Capitalism ?
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During the late 1800s, this type of housing was found mostly on the GreatPlains because the —
F industrial demand for trees was highG materials to build a shelter were limitedH region’s weather conditions were calmJ trees in this region had been destroyed
27 Which two states are located in the same region of the United States?
A Alabama and GeorgiaB Arkansas and IndianaC California and TexasD Illinois and Massachusetts
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What is one result of this system?
F Increased industrial developmentG Decreased communicationH Increased cost of productionJ Decreased price of land
Map Legend
Railroad
Railroad System, 1890
29 Westward expansion had the most negative effect on which group of people?
A European immigrantsB American IndiansC Southern farmersD African Americans
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33 Which invention had the greatest impact on the settlement of the Great Plains after the Civil War?
A Steel plowB Cotton ginC Water wheelD Oil drill
32 By the late 1800s, eastern factories were mainly located near —
F deep canalsG cattle ranchesH areas with large farmsJ areas with large populations
31 Which state is located farthest to the west?
A VirginiaB MississippiC TexasD Oregon
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34
This drawing is best described as showing how the world is changing as aresult of —
F integrationG migrationH globalizationJ conservation
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These workers are participating in a New Deal program to —
A build an electric damB improve the environmentC place railroad tracksD guarantee high wages
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This change resulted from an increase in —
F immigrants from various countriesG trade with foreign nationsH productivity from local factoriesJ taxes on locally produced goods
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JapanChina
After World War II
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39 Which economic practice had the greatest effect on the economy after WorldWar II?
A Rent control B Savings accountsC Buying on credit D Trading between states
38 The 13th Amendment is important because it —
F expanded the power of the legislative branchG increased the voting rights of citizensH limited the power of the judicial branchJ outlawed the practice of owning slaves
37 One major advantage of the assembly line was that it increased the —
A cost of productionB prices of goodsC speed of productionD wages of workers
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40 In the 1920s which new forms of entertainment became available to many Americans?
F Radio and moviesG Television and newspapersH Books and magazinesJ Advertising and telephones
Test Sequence Number Correct Answer
Reporting Category Reporting Category Description
1 A 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
2 J 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
3 D 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
4 H 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
5 D 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
6 G 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
7 A 001 Reconstruction to Modern America
8 H 002 Turmoil and Change
9 A 002 Turmoil and Change
10 G 002 Turmoil and Change
11 C 002 Turmoil and Change
12 J 002 Turmoil and Change
13 D 002 Turmoil and Change
14 G 002 Turmoil and Change
15 D 002 Turmoil and Change
16 F 002 Turmoil and Change
17 C 002 Turmoil and Change
18 G 003 United States since World War II
19 A 003 United States since World War II
20 F 003 United States since World War II
21 A 003 United States since World War II
22 J 003 United States since World War II
23 C 003 United States since World War II
24 F 003 United States since World War II
25 B 003 United States since World War II
26 G 003 United States since World War II
27 A 004 Geography
28 G 004 Geography
29 B 004 Geography
30 F 004 Geography
31 D 004 Geography
32 J 004 Geography
33 A 004 Geography
34 H 005 Civics and Economics
35 B 005 Civics and Economics
36 G 005 Civics and Economics
37 C 005 Civics and Economics
38 J 005 Civics and Economics
39 C 005 Civics and Economics
40 F 005 Civics and Economics
Answer Key-3177-H0112
Total Raw ScoreIf you get this many items
correct:
Total Scaled ScoreThen your converted scaled score
is:0 01 1682 2093 2344 2525 2676 2797 290 A total raw score (left8 299 column) is converted to a9 308 total scaled score (right10 316 column). The total scaled11 324 score may range from 0 to 12 331 600.13 33814 345 A scaled score of 400 or15 351 more means the student16 358 passed the SOL test, while17 364 a scaled score of 399 or18 370 less means the student did19 376 not pass the test. A scaled20 382 score of 500 or more21 388 indicates the student22 394 passed the SOL test at an23 400 advanced level.24 40725 41326 42027 42728 43429 44130 44931 45732 46633 47634 48735 50036 51537 53438 55939 60040 600
Spring 2012 ReleasedUS History II Standards of Learning History Test
Total Raw Score to Scaled Score Conversion Table forMultiple Choice Form H0112, Core 1
