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How many buildings have served as West Virginia's capitol?
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Which issue raised by the creation of West Virginia in 1863 was not finally settled until 1939?
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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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What were Northern Democrats who supported the Union but opposed the abolition of slavery often called?
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What did the Flick Amendment accomplish?
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West Virginia became a state as a result of which war?
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How long after the Virginia Secession Convention did the Second Wheeling Convention convene?
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How many counties were initially proposed in August 1861 for the new state of West Virginia?
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When did voters officially approve the first West Virginia 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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