Golden Horseshoe Review 10 The Gauley and the New Rivers are known worldwide for what activity ? White water rafting.

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Golden Horseshoe Review 10

The Gauley and the New Rivers are known worldwide for what activity ? White water rafting

What two European countries laid claim to the lands in western Virginia in the 1700’s England and France

Who was the first governor of West Virginia? Arthur I. Boreman

At the end of the French and Indian War settlers were prohibited from moving west of the Allegheny Mt. by what document? Proclamation of 1763

Who was the famous abolitionist that was tried for treason in Charles Town, Va.? John Brown

The “Pumpkin Festival” is held annually in what community? Milton

The geographic center of West Virginia is near what community? Flatwoods Braxton County

Why has the construction of the new Cabela’s store been controversial? The lowest bid for excavation was not taken

John Amos and Willow Island are noted for the production of what? Electricity

WV will lose millions of dollars in federal funding if the legislature does not change what law? Legal blood alcohol limit

A document which said workers could not join a labor union was called what? Yellow dog contract

If a corporation wants to begin doing business in WV it must register in what office? Secretary of State

If a person in Mineral County crosses the Potomac River from WV they will be in what state? Maryland

Geographically, the lowest point in WV Harpers Ferry

Who was known as the “Angel of the Miners”? Mary Jones

The Homer Laughlin factory manufactures what famous product? Fiestaware

There are many ways a citizen can participate in government. In order to do what requires they be 18 years old? Voting in a state election

Citizens who are concerned about a proposed rate increase on their electric bill should contact what office? State Public Service Commission

Which of the following would have the least long range impact on the tourism industry in WV? a.Removal of the sales tax on prepared food. b.Renovations to the lodging at state parks. c.Upgrading of the transportation system d. creating a new advertising logo

Which of the following would have the least long range impact on the tourism industry in WV? d. creating a new advertising logo

What is the chief executive office of the state? Governor

What two houses make up the legislative branch of the state government? Senate and House of Delegates

A trial has been held in Kanawha County Circuit Court and the defendant is unhappy with the decision. He feels there were irregularities in the trial. The lawyer for the defendant will present the case now to what body? WV Supreme Court of Appeals

Who is the chief tax collector in a county? Sheriff

The Constitution insures that no one branch of the government becomes too powerful. This is known as the system of : Checks and Balance

What organization lobbies for teacher labor issues? American Federation of Teachers Or National Education Association

What are monies collected by the state from the WV Lottery used to support? Senior citizens, tourism, education

Persons employed in WV are required to what kind of tax on their earnings? income

How long is the term of office for the State House of Delegates? 2 years

Migrant workers might most likely be hired to work in the apple industry in what part of WV? Eastern Panhandle

A major automobile parts factory was built by Toyota in what county? Putnam

What non-renewable resource will impact the economic future of WV? coal

What rivers form borders of WV? Ohio, Big Sandy, Tug Fork, and Potomac

A tourist traveling from Watoga State Park to Harper’s Ferry would travel in what direction? Northeast

To drive from Morgantown to Charleston a person would travel on what interstate highway? I-79

Oglebay Park is close to what major river? Ohio

Canaan Valley and Snowshoe Ski Resorts are located in what region of WV? Allegheny Highlands

Bramwell was a “town of millionaires” who got rich in what industry? coal

When a bill has passed by both houses of the legislature it must be signed by what official before it is considered law? Governor

What is the state flower of West Virginia? Rhododendron

Salines was the original name for : Malden

Batts and Fallem are most noted for exploring the area along what river? New

Daniel Greathouse and his men are remembered for killing the family of what Chief? Logan

The original Golden Horseshoe was given to his men by what explorer? Alexander Spotswood

Who built the first iron furnace west of the Allegheny Mountains? Peter Tarr

What Pulitzer Prize winning author was born in Hillsboro? Pearl Buck

Who is the Senior Senator from West Virginia? Robert C. Byrd

The Flick Amendment to the WV Constitution gave the right to vote to what group? All male citizens except minors and paupers

The Mountain State Forest Festival is held each year in what city? Elkins

Place the following explorers in the correct order that their exploring took place: Batts and Fallem Lederer Needham and Arthur Spotswood

Place the following explorers in the correct order that their exploring took place: Lederer Batts and Fallem Needham and Arthur Spotswood

Pioneers often made clothing from a mixture of flax and wool called: Linsey-woolsey

The Pringle brothers deserted the British Army and lived in a tree near what river? Buckhannon

Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was born in what county? Harrison

During World War II the battleship West Virginia was sunk at what conflict? Pearl Harbor

Families who raise just enough crops for their own use are called: Subsistence farmers

The majority of the coal mined in WV is what type? Bituminous

What must happen to a bill before it is sent to the Governor to sign? Passed by both houses of the legislature

What was the first railroad to cross southern West Virginia? Chesapeake and Ohio

Name the current Republican candidate for Governor of West Virginia. Joseph Oliverio

Name two current Democratic candidates for Governor of West Virginia. Joe Manchin and Lloyd Jackson

What former Secretary of State is currently running for the same office? Ken Heckler

What notorious Confederate spy was a member of the Moccasin Rangers? Nancy Hart

The chapel a WV Wesleyan College is named for what former Governor of WV? John D. Rockefeller IV

Who invented the glass bottle making machine? Michael Owens

What county is the home of Jessica Lynch? Wirt

What county was the site of the first Mother’s Day Celebration? Taylor

In what county is the underground WWII bunker for the government? Greenbrier

In what county was Chief Logan’s family massacred? Hancock

In what county did Jerry West attend high school? Kanawha

In what county is WVU located? Monongalia

In what county is Tamarack located? Raleigh

In what county did the Matewan Massacre take place? Mingo

In what county did the first national railroad strike take place? Berkeley

In what county did the first land battle of the Civil War take place? Barbour

West Virginia became a state during what conflict? Civil War

Who was the oldest and the youngest Governor of West Virginia? Cecil Underwood

District Two is represented by who in Congress? Shelly Moore Capito

Who is the congressman from West Virginia that represents District One? Alan Mollohan

District Three is represented by who in Congress? Nick Rahall

What West Virginian was the pilot of Air Force One during the Nixon administration? Ralph Albertazzi

A controversial new statue will be placed on the Capitol lawn honoring what group? Women veterans

What West Virginian was the subject of the book “A Beautiful Mind”? John Nash

What was the famous court case originating in WV challenging the requirement that students recite the Pledge of Allegiance? Barnett v State of WV

Population in what region is growing due to its proximity to a major metropolitan area and good transportation connecting it to that area? Potomac

What major group of workers went on strike during October 2003 to protest increases in the cost of medical insurance in their new contract? Kroger employees

Name the climate of West Virginia. Humid Continental

West Virginia University is a member of what athletic conference? Big East

Marshall University has recently announced that it will move from the Mid American Conference to what new athletic conference? Conference USA

The Adena and Hopewell are associated with what group of Native Americans? Mound Builders

Which of the following is not a group of elected officials in WV? A. State Board of Education B. State Senate C. State Supreme Court of Appeals D. State House of Delegates A. State Board of Education

Before becoming a state, WV was part of what colony? Virginia

Which of the following counties does not border the Ohio River A. Hancock B. Wetzel C. Cabell D. Wirt D. Wirt

What chemical plant was established to produce fuel for the lights on miners’ helmets? Union Carbide

How many Federal District Courts does WV have? Two Northern and Southern

What West Virginian was president of the United Mine Workers Union? Arnold Miller

The wife of what U.S. President came to WV to help establish the town of Arthurdale? Franklin D. Roosevelt

What building in Charleston is exploring the possibility of selling its naming rights to a major business or industry? Civic Center

Individuals and members of special interest groups who meet with legislators for the purpose of influencing which bills are introduced and passed are called: Lobbyist

“Montani semper liberi” Mountaineers are Always Free

The official State Seal of WV is located in what office? Secretary of State

What is the process by which an alien becomes a U.S. citizen? Naturalization

A law that permits a person to get and keep a job without having to join a union is called: Right to work

The term used for the “right to vote” is: Suffrage

What institution was established under the Morrill Land Grant Act? West Virginia University

What historically black school was a land grant institution? West Virginia State

What West Virginian portrayed Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show? Don Knotts