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West Virginia was part of the colony (and later the State) of Virginia. When Virginia declared its secession from the United States in 1861, many of the western counties of the state - having very distinct economic interests from the plantation-dominated eastern regions, and, it should be noted, living under occupation by Union forces - seceded, in turn, from the State of Virginia.
The admission into the Union of the new State in 1862 was highly controversial, and probably illegal. (Abraham Lincoln felt it to be so, but supported the admission on the basis of wartime exigency.) The existence of West Virginia as a state is somewhat problematic, and its legitimacy questionable - but is generally accepted by almost everyone today. It raises very convoluted questions about the legitimacy of both the Union and of secession as a general principle.
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Where was the most dramatic population growth in the late 1800's?
in west Virginia
Who is your new senator for West Virginia?
Joe Manchin (D) was elected to finish the late Robert C. Byrd's term.
What was colonial Virginia's government?
The government of Virginia from the 1600s to the late 1700s was known as the House of Burgesses. After the late 1700s, the government was renamed as the Virginia General Assembly. Then later the colony of Virginia became part of the US.
Who to write a application for principle for late joining the school?
Your parent/guardian.
Korea repelled Japanese invasions in the late 1500s by joining forces with who?
The Ming
A description of Virginia?
The oldest state in the Southern United States, Virginia was formed in 1607 when Captain John Smith Landed in Jamestown along with Cavaliers and some Convicts. Virginia has relatively mild climate, with much heat and humdity from June through October, and winters from late December through late February. The blue ridge mountains form on Virginia's western flank creating the Shenandoah Valley which runs from Winchester to Roanoke. Virginia is divided into main regions: Northern, Shenandoah Valley, Southwest, Southside, Central, and Hampton Roads. Some of Virginia's crops include cotton, tobacco, hemp, corn, soy beans, and hay. Virginia's main industry is farming.
When and how much would steel workers get paid in the late 1800s early 1900s?
By 1900, coal became West Virginia's leading industry. ... There was a large wave of immigration in West Virginia in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many workers from European countries, especially Italy, Hungary, and Poland ... In 1919, 340000 steelworkers walked out, but the union gave up the strike four mounths later.
Where is the city of Mannington located?
Mannington is a city located in West Virginia. The city was once home to a Native American population. It was also a location that was affected by the great oil boom in the late 1900s.
What month does ginseng first appear in?
mid to late July. Begin turning red middle august.
How late can a minor work in the state of Virginia?
18
Who is Frankie Beverlys mother?
Frankie's mother is the late Rose Beverly from King and Queen County, Virginia
Is Katy couric a democrat?
I strongly think so. Her late sister Emily was a Democratic State Senator in Virginia.
