
Braxton County History and Events
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Geography, History
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7th - 12th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Captain Bol, and what was his relationship with the white settlers?
A Native American chief who engaged in friendly trade with settlers
A railroad tycoon who founded a town
A Confederate general during the Civil War
A local farmer known for his large family
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to the massacre of the Delaware village in Bol Town?
The signing of a peace treaty
The discovery of gold
The Stroud family massacre
The arrival of the railroad
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant economic driver in Braxton County during the 1830s?
Railway construction
Tourism
Salt industry
Coal mining
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which railway was a major influence in Burnsville's growth in the late 1800s?
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The West Virginia and Pittsburgh Railway
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the coal and coke railway on the town of Gassaway?
It became a famous tourist destination
It became a ghost town
It was destroyed during the Civil War
It developed into a major railroad town
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What economic shift occurred in Braxton County during the second half of the 20th century?
From mining to technology
From agriculture to manufacturing
From coal and timber to highways and tourism
From fishing to oil drilling
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the dams built in Braxton County during the 1960s and 70s?
To generate hydroelectric power
To prevent major flooding
To create new fishing areas
To supply water for agriculture
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