West Virginia Statehood — Quiz

Question 1

Why did some western Virginians remain neutral about secession?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They had family and economic ties to the east.

Question 2

What was a goal of the Second Wheeling Convention?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to elect leaders for a Union-aligned government

Question 3

Which belief led many western Virginians to oppose secession in 1861?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

that the Union must be preserved

Question 4

What action allowed western leaders to meet the U.S. Constitution’s requirement for forming a new state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gaining permission from the Restored Government

Question 5

How did geography contribute to different political views in western and eastern Virginia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The mountains created isolated communities.

Question 6

What did western delegates do after the vote to create a new state passed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

held a constitutional convention in Wheeling

Question 7

What was one result of the First Wheeling Convention in 1861?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Delegates planned a possible response to secession.

Question 8

What was the main goal of the Restored Government of Virginia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to provide loyal leadership for Virginia

Question 9

How did John Brown’s raid influence western Virginians?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It created mixed feelings about abolition and violence.

Question 10

What did people in western Virginia believe about their tax contributions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Their taxes mostly benefited eastern Virginia.

West Virginia Statehood — Quiz Answers