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West Virginia Studies Final
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1
Sea shells & copper jewelry found inside burial mounds suggest that prehistoric cultures _____.
migrated to the area from the Yucatan Peninsula
traded with other groups throughout the eastern US
demonstrated creativity and knowledge of accessorizing
were the Vikings
2
The first permanent English settlement in North America was made at...
Jamestown
Virginia Beach
Roanoke
Williamsburg
3
Why does the Allegheny Mountains region generally have the coolest temperatures in WV in July?
Places at low elevation are generally cooler
Mountain ranges keep cool air from escaping
Places at high elevation are generally cooler
Ocean breeze help keep the region cooler
4
What feature forms the boundary between West Virginia and Virginia?
Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers
Ohio River
Mason-Dixon Line
Allegheny Mountains
5
Pt. Pleasant fort where Cornstalk was taken prisoner and executed.
Fort Randolph
Fort Henry
Fort Lee
Fort Donnally
6
How did students in Charleston, West Virginia, protest segregation at local restaurants?
They organized sit-ins at the restaurants
They forced the restaurant owners to pay fines
They boycotted the restaurants
They vandalized the restaurants
7
What event inspired the Virginia Governor & Legislature to secede from the Union?
Wheeling Convention to discuss statehood/separation
The creation of the Confederate States of America
Lincoln calling for troops for the Battle of Fort Sumter
Lincoln winning the 1860 Presidential Election
8
The ________ branch of government makes laws. The members include Representatives and Senators.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
9
This fort in Wheeling was saved by the heroic efforts of Betty Zane.
Fort Randolph
Fort Henry
Fort Donnally
Fort Lee
10
What impact did the events of the Hatfield & McCoy Feud have on the state of West Virginia?
Hatfield-McCoy Mountains Tourist region established
WV associated with hillbilly stereotype
Virginia accused WV of sending border ruffians in Virginia
President sent federal troops to establish martial law
11
What event caused the Matewan Massacre?
An explosion in the Matewan Mine causing loss of life
Mothers Jones delivered a speech on steps of the WV Capital
A flood caused the mine to shut down in Matewan
Mine guards sent to Matewan to forcefully evict strikers
12
What kept Europeans from exploring the western part of Virginia before 1600s?
Conflicts between Native Americans & Europeans
Allegheny Mountains
Wars among Native American tribes
Dangerous rivers
13
Which of the following would have been the opinion of someone who lived in eastern Virginia?
"The soil on the land is rocky. "
"Plantation concerns should come first to our government."
"We need equal representation from all parts of the state."
I hate paying taxes for roads and bridges that I don't use.
14
What does "McCarthyism" mean?
Movement to construct bomb shelters in fear of attack
Hunt for communists in our government
Construction of "Chemical Valley" to produce war materials
Motivation to participate in anti-war protests
15
Where did the term "redneck" possibly originate?
Nickname for Logan Deputies
Bruises developed during fighting between miners/authorities
Sunburn developed along necks of the miners
Red bandanas worn around the necks of marching miners
16
Which statement best describes how advances in transportation have affected West Virginia?
Have caused WV's economy to shrink
Have made WV less isolated
Have made WV more isolated
Have made WV's population decrease
17
Which of the following was NOT a reason for Lord Dunmore's War?
Increase support for Virginia's government
Stop Native American attacks on the frontier
Lord Dunmore wanted to be an American hero
Distract Virginia colonists from the rebellion in Boston
18
What was the first land battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Forks & Spoons
Battle of Fort Sumter
Battle of Philippi
Bunker Hill
19
The _______ branch of government determines if laws are constitutional. Includes Supreme Court.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
20
Which of the following represents the argument for West Virginia Statehood?
People of the area voted in favor of statehood
Union soldiers had complete control of the western VA region
Eastern Virginia no longer wanted the western VA region
Slave labor was never used within the proposed state borders
21
The town of Nitro was created to manufacture munitions during which war?
Korean War
Spanish-American War
Civil War
World War I
22
What was the "Battle of Blair Mountain"?
Skirmish between Sid Hatfield and mine guards
Confrontation between coal miners and mine guards/deputies
WWI battle where munitions created in Nitro were first used
Civil War battle where West Virginia won its independence
23
Identify the state found south-west of West Virginia.
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
24
What purpose does Memorial Tunnel currently serve?
Memorial structure for those who lost their lives on 9/11
Center for National Response training center
Tunnel to shorten distance while driving on the WV Turnpike
Along route to buildings of Department of Homeland Security
25
There were plans for a 14th Colony. What was the proposed name of this colony?
Shenandoah
Charles Town
Vandalia
New Virginia
26
What modern route follows along the same path as the National Road?
Route 33
Route 60
Route 40
Route 50
27
What groups came into conflict over ownership of the Ohio Valley?
Spain & Britain
Britain & France
Germany & Scotland
Europe & Asia
28
How did the labor force change during the 1990s?
There was a need for more sales clerks
There was a need for more manufacturing workers
There was a need for more service workers
There was a need for more coal miners
29
This creates the border between West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Fairfax Stone
Allegheny Mountains
Mason-Dixon Line
Ohio River
30
Which of the following represents the argument against West Virginia Statehood?
Union/Confederate border would be closer to the US Capital
WV did not want to separate from eastern Virginia
Boundaries for WV were too small to be considered a state
Law says state cannot form from state without its permission
31
It is believed that people traveled to North America by...
Building the New River Gorge Bridge
Crossing the Bering Land Bridge
Walking/Traveling in boats along the ice shelves
Hopping onto the first flight from Asia
32
Those living in the northern states most likely thought John Brown was a __________.
Madman
Martyr
33
Why were many immigrants interested into moving into West Virginia?
Immigrants were forced out of the eastern states
Cheaper living expenses
Plenty of land to build a homestead
Jobs available in the coal, oil, and glass industries
34
Which of the following was the first official confrontation of the Hatfield & McCoy Feud?
Johnse Hatfield and Roseanna McCoy ask to marry
McCoy accusing Floyd Hatfield of stealing his hog
Asa Harmon McCoy murdered by "Wildcatters"
Ellison Hatfield attacked by the McCoy brothers
35
Why did coal companies build company towns in WV?
Miners could not afford to pay for housing
Cities close to WV coal fields were crowded
Some coal fields in WV were far from any towns
Miners wanted to live & work together
36
Which geographic region: Mountains, gorges, canyons and caves. Highest point in the state here.
Allegheny Highlands
Potomac Section
Ohio River Valley
Allegheny Plateau
37
Why is the power of the state government divided among these separate branches?
So people are in control of every aspect of the government
so no one branch has too much power
So that there are enough government jobs
So that no one branch has too much work to do
38
Which prehistoric culture is associated with the construction of burial mounds?
Woodland Culture
Paleo Culture
Archaic Culture
Seneca Culture
39
What location in West Virginia reflects the feelings/attitude during the Cold War?
Nitro Munitions Plant
"Chemical Valley"
West Virginia State Capitol
Greenbrier Resort Bunker
40
Why were settlers upset with the issuing of the Proclamation of 1763?
Settlers were forbidden from moving after they built a home
Settlers had just fought for the territory
The land was heavily taxed by the British government
France refused to leave the territory
41
This explorer was criticized when he wrote of seeing lions, peacocks, & the Pacific Ocean.
Robert de La Salle
Abraham Wood
Alexander Spotswood
John Lederer
42
What term refers to the laws that were passed to establish "separate but equal" facilities?
KKK Codes
Black Codes
Discrimination Laws
Separate But Equal Laws
43
Who is the current Governor of West Virginia?
Earl Ray Tomblin
Joe Manchin
Shelley Moore Capito
Jim Justice
44
According to the Flick Amendment, who could vote that had previously have the right taken away?
The poor
Minors
Former Confederates
Female citizens
45
Which of the following groups could be whipped or imprisoned is unemployed?
Former Confederates
Freemen
Both
46
What purpose did the Greenbrier Resort serve during World War II?
Hospital for injured soldiers
Containment facility for foreign diplomats
Training ground for local troops
Bunker to protect Congressional members
47
Where was the "High Tech Corridor" developed?
I-64 between Charleston & Huntington
I-79 between Weston & Morgantown
I-77 between Charleston & Parkersburg
WV Turnpike between Beckley & Princeton
48
What statement best explains how personal computers helped West Virginia's economy in the '80s?
Enabled people to communicate over long distances
Purchased by many people to use for entertainment
They introduced online shopping causing declines in malls
They created jobs in isolated areas of WV
49
What was the purpose of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
Scare slave owners in Virginia into freeing their slaves
Kill voters that may cause Virginia to become a slave state
Arm slaves and create a black state
Create the Confederate States of America
50
When was West Virginia officially added as a state to the United States of America?
July 4, 1776
December 31, 1862
October 16, 1776
June 20, 1863
51
Identify the state to the east of West Virginia.
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Maryland
52
The _______ branch of government enforces laws. The members include the President and cabinet.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
53
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called the...
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Article 1
Article of Confederation
54
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Jim Justice
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
55
How did West Virginians respond to the possible dangers of the Cold War?
Developed Victory Gardens to provide food
Attended Communism meetings to learn more about the enemy
Constructed fallout shelters and "duck and cover drills"
Burned their draft cards to prevent going to war
56
Which is one way that coal companies controlled the lives of miners in company towns?
Companies paid the miners scrip used only in company stores
Companies did not let the miners leave the company towns
Did not allow miners' families to live in the company towns
Companies paid miners' debts in exchange for labor
