The Division of Virginia and the Formation of West Virginia

What was the initial name proposed for the new state that eventually became West Virginia?

• Kanoha

• Richmond

• New Virginia

• Appalachia

Why was the referendum on West Virginia's new constitution controversial?

• Only slave owners were allowed to vote

• It was held without any voting

• Union troops occupied many areas during the vote

• It was conducted in secret

In what year did West Virginia formally join the USA?

• 1867

• 1865

• 1863

• 1861

What was one of Virginia's main arguments for reclaiming territory from West Virginia after the Civil War?

• The counties were never part of Virginia

• The transfer was approved without Virginia's consent

• West Virginia was not recognized by the Union

• The counties were uninhabited

What was the Supreme Court's response to Virginia's claim over West Virginia's territory?

• They rejected Virginia's claim

• They ordered a new vote

• They postponed the decision

• They supported Virginia's claim