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West Virginia Statehood — Quiz

Question 2 • Social Studies 8

What was a goal of the Second Wheeling Convention?

Answer
A
to join the Confederacy
B
to support Richmond’s decision to secede
C
to elect leaders for a Union-aligned government
D
to end slavery immediately

Explanation

The Second Wheeling Convention opposed Virginia’s secession and worked to establish a government loyal to the Union. Its delegates chose leaders for this Union-aligned government, making “to elect leaders for a Union-aligned government” the correct choice. It did not aim to join the Confederacy or immediately end slavery.

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