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Most of Virginia joined the Confederacy, but the northwestern part of Virginia separated from Virginia and remained with the Union, and thereafter became the state of West Virginia. Part of the reason for this was the successful campaigning directed by Union General George B. McClellan. Curiously Robert E. Lee was involved with trying to keep that western part of Virginia in the Confederacy.
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What state used to be a part of the commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Maine during the colonial period
Is civil rights act capitalized?
Yes and no. If it used as part of Civil Rights Movement it should be (part of a special group). If it is used generically, then it would not be.
During the Civil War, were swords commonly used as weapons on the battlefield"?
Yes, swords were commonly used as weapons on the battlefield during the Civil War.
How was the Soo Canal used during the Civil War?
The Soo canal was used during the civil war by sending war supplies through the canal to be sent to different states.
Was the Hall Rifle used in the Civil War?
Anything that could fire a projectile down range was used during the Civil War. Type your answer here...
What used to be a part of Virginia?
At one time, the State of Virginia reached to the Mississippi River, so several states used to be part of Virginia. During the Civil War, the Western counties of Virginia formed a separate state, West Virginia.
What was sugar used for during the American Civil War?
Yes. Sugar cane was part of the triangular trade.
What state used to be a part of the commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Maine during the colonial period
What state borders Virginia on the north east?
At one time, the State of Virginia reached to the Mississippi River, so several states used to be part of Virginia. During the Civil War, the Western counties of Virginia formed a separate state, West Virginia.
What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
Is civil rights act capitalized?
Yes and no. If it used as part of Civil Rights Movement it should be (part of a special group). If it is used generically, then it would not be.
What month day and year did WV become a state?
{| |- | June 1861 was the month and year. It was the only state that was established during the Civil War. There continues to be controversy over the method used to create the state. |}
During the Civil War, were swords commonly used as weapons on the battlefield"?
Yes, swords were commonly used as weapons on the battlefield during the Civil War.
What battle and event during civil war used the concept scorched earth to cripple the state georgia?
The Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea.
What kinds of airplanes were used during the civil war?
There were no airplanes back in the Civil War
What was cotton used for during the Civil War?
it was used to trade with Europe
Why isare the Columbus Ohio hockey team the blue jackets?
"Blue Jackets" was a nickname used to designate Union soldiers during the Civil War, because of the blue jackets that were part of their dress uniform. The name was chosen to celebrate "patriotism, pride, and the rich Civil War history in the state of Ohio and city of Columbus."
