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West Virginia Statehood — Quiz

Question 6 • Social Studies 8

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

Answer
A
marched to Washington to demand recognition
B
arrested eastern Virginia leaders
C
moved the capital to Charleston
D
held a constitutional convention in Wheeling

Explanation

After the vote to create a new state passed, western delegates met in Wheeling to organize its government and write a constitution. This constitutional convention helped establish West Virginia, so the correct choice is “held a constitutional convention in Wheeling.”

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