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The state of West Virginia, composed of counties in Virginia which were opposed to its secession, joined the Union on June 20, 1863.

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When did West Virginia leave Virginia to stay in the Union?

{| |- | That would be June 20, 1863. The western counties of Virginia met and elected to reject the rest of the state's succession. They stayed with the Union, though there was a lot of conflict within the state as to which side they should support. |}


What date did WV become a state?

West Virginia became a state on June 20th, 1863.{| |- | That would be in 1863. Lincoln signed the bill that made it official on June 20th. The western counties of Virginia met and elected to reject the rest of the state's succession. They stayed with the Union, though there was a lot of conflict within the state as to which side they should support. |}1863


What year did West Virginia separate from Virginia?

{| |- | That would be 1863. The western counties of Virginia met and elected to reject the rest of the state's succession. They stayed with the Union, though there was a lot of conflict within the state as to which side they should support. |}


What was the most threatening problem for the union from 1861 through 1863?

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What were Union Leagues?

A Union League is one of a number of organizations established in 1863 and 1864 during the American Civil War to promote loyalty to the Union side and the policies of Abraham Lincoln.


Was Florida the last state to join from the eastern side of the country?

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What side did Maryland fight with in the civil war?

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What side was Delaware on during the civil war?

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What took place in 1863 to swing the advantage to the side of the Union?

The Union won three decisive battles, which swung the advantage to its side: 1 - The Battle and Siege of Vicksburg, which, after a campaign lasted from May19 through July 4, 1863, led to the surrendering of the Confederate fortress and the capture of the besieged Pemberton's Army, followed on July 9 by the surrendering of Port Hudson. The Mississippi River was then under complete control of the Union. 2 - The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. 3- The Third Battle of Chattanooga, fought from October 26 through November 25 1863, which opened the way to the invasion of Georgia.


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What year did the West Virginia split from Virginia?

The split occured in 1861.{| |- | That would be 1863. The western counties of Virginia met and elected to reject the rest of the state's succession. They stayed with the Union, though there was a lot of conflict within the state as to which side they should support. |}


Was Tennessee with the North or the South?

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