Yes, Virginia was a major Confederate state, and the scene of many battles.
It was not among the first to break away from the USA, and many prominent Virginian politicians and soldiers, including Robert E. Lee, hoped it wouldn't.
But many, including Lee, placed their first loyalty with their state, and when it voted Confederate, they supported the South.
West Virginia
No, Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the Confederacy throughout the Civil War.
During the Civil War , there were most battles in West Virginia , Maryland , Virginia , Georgia , Mississippi , Louisiana , Pennsylvania , South Carolina , and Alabama .
secession was a part of the civil war. the south had succeededfrom the north.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas
Before the Civil War Montgomery Alabama was considered the capital of the south. When Virginia entered the confederacy during the Civil War, the capital of the South was moved to Richmond Virginia.
No. West Virginia was formed from the northwestern part of Virginia during the Civil War. It only borders Kentucky and Virginia to the south.
The majority of American Civil War battles were fought in Virginia. In fact, almost all battles were fought in the South. The Civil War was truly a defensive war for the South and an offensive war for the North.
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West Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
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Before the Civil War, the state of West Virginia was part of Virginia. Unionists did not support the Confederacy and established West Virginia in 1863.
Yes- up until the Civil War.
West Virginia was part of the Civil War. Many battles occurred in the state.
No, Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the Confederacy throughout the Civil War.