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What year did West Virginia adopt its current constitution?
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Originally a leading advocate for West Virginia statehood, this Clarksburg politician tried to derail the movement due to his opposition to the gradual emancipation of slaves in the new state.
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Why did the First Wheeling Convention end after only two days?
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What did the Flick Amendment accomplish?
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What was the name given to the pro-Union government of Virginia that met in Wheeling from 1861 to 1863?
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How many counties were initially proposed in August 1861 for the new state of West Virginia?
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Which of the following was NOT a concession to Western Virginia at Virginia's 1850-51 Constitutional Convention?
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Which of the following was NOT included in West Virginia's original constitution?
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Who is the only founder of West Virginia with a statue in the U.S. Capitol?
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West Virginia Independence Hall was originally built as what?
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