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What was West Virginia's first capital city?
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What did the Willey Amendment accomplish?
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Originally a leading advocate for West Virginia statehood, this Clarksburg politician tried to derail the movement due to his opposition to the gradual emancipation of slaves in the new state.
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In 1861, what two Civil War battles allowed pro-Union leaders to take the initial steps toward West Virginia statehood without threat from Confederate attack?
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How long after the Virginia Secession Convention did the Second Wheeling Convention convene?
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How many counties were part of West Virginia when it entered the Union?
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Which one of the following did NOT attend Virginia's 1830 Constitutional Convention?
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Which of the following was NOT included in West Virginia's original constitution?
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When did voters officially approve the first West Virginia constitution?
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Which West Virginia founder has a community and technical college named for him?
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