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The northern, anti-slavery states.


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Because of the slavery. Many people were disagreed with slavery which led to civil war but Virginia wanted to keep slavery so they created another country. since it was in the west they called it West Virginia.


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in the 13th amendment


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The plans of the Radical Republicans in Congress during the Civil War was to abolish slavery. They wanted to deal our harsh punishments to slave owners throughout the South for their part in slavery.


Was West for slavery during the civil war?

During the Civil War, the Western states and territories had diverse views on slavery. While some areas, particularly those in the Midwest, were largely anti-slavery and supported the Union, others, especially in the border states, maintained pro-slavery sentiments. The question of slavery in the West was complicated by issues of statehood and the expansion of slavery into new territories, leading to significant political and social tensions. Overall, the West was not uniformly for or against slavery but had a mix of perspectives reflecting the broader national conflict.


What is the cause of the Civil War?

There are many causes to the civil war one was slavery becasue the south wanted to cede from the union so that they could have slavery.


How did settlers moving west add to debate and problem over slavery that led to the civil war?

The South was having increasing trouble getting Congress to agree to the creation of new slave-states. This meant that the South was often getting outvoted in Congress, which was tending to pass laws favourable to the North.


What was written to stop slavery out west?

The Missouri Compromise was written to prevent the expansion of slavery in the west. Uncle Tom's Cabin, By Harriet Beecher Stowe was an inflential book during the civil war.


Did West Virginia citizen support slavery during the Civil War?

During the Civil War, West Virginia's citizens were divided on the issue of slavery. While the western counties had a significant population of Union loyalists who opposed secession and slavery, many residents in the eastern regions maintained pro-slavery sentiments. Ultimately, West Virginia was admitted to the Union in 1863, in part due to the support of those who opposed slavery. However, the issue of slavery remained contentious, reflecting the complex social and economic dynamics of the region.


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Yes he did. Because of his proposal things heated up in Congress over slavery. He was very much apposed to slavery and dishearted with Congress over this he left.


What new state formed as a result of the conflict over the war?

West Virginia. Virginia was pro slavery, West Virginia was pro abolition.