Was West Virginia one of the original states?
no
Was it a state at the beginning of the Civil War?
yes
What year did it achieve statehood?
1863
What area of Virginia did West Virginia come from?
northwestern
Were all the counties loyal to the union?
no
Was it in a strategically important position during the war?
yes
What was the last state to separate from another?
Maine
From New Hampshire?
no
From what?
Massachusetts
How many other areas were given statehood during the Civil War?
One
What was it?
Nevada
What did most people do for a living in early West Virginia?
farming
Did any of the people have slaves?
yes
Did that end abruptly?
no
What finally abolished slavery there?
new state constitution
What state is to its north?
Pennsylvania
Is Ohio on its southern border?
no
What is the area called that West Virginia is a part of?
Appalachian
Is it one of the larger U.S. states?
no
Is it wealthy?
no