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West Virginia Statehood — Quiz

Question 10 • Social Studies 8

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

Answer
A
Their taxes mostly benefited eastern Virginia.
B
The eastern region refused to pay taxes.
C
Their taxes only funded their own counties.
D
Taxes were too low in their region.

Explanation

People in western Virginia believed that the state government used much of the tax money they contributed to benefit eastern Virginia. This grievance was part of the growing conflict between the western and eastern parts of the state before West Virginia separated from Virginia. Choice A expresses that belief.

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