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