Golden Horseshoe Review 14

The elected official who is keeper of the Great Seal of West Virginia is: the Secretary of State

Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, West Virginia hosted displaced persons at: Camp Dawson

Examine the statements and decide upon their correct chronological order. 1. Henry Ruffiier publishes a pamphlet opposing slavery. 2. The B&O Railroad reaches Wheeling. 3. Virginia establishes a literary fund to provide an education to poor children. 4. German and Swiss immigrants settle Helvetia. 5. John and William Rathbone first strike oil at Burning Springs. 3,1,2,5,4

(1847) 1.Henry Ruffner publishes a pamphlet opposing slavery. (1853) 2. The B&O Railroad reaches Wheeling. (1809) 3. Virginia establishes a literary fund to provide an education to poor children. (1869) 4. German and Swiss immigrants settle Helvetia. (1859-60) 5. John and William Rathbone first strike oil at Burning Springs.

The chemical industry in West Virginia began during what war? World War I

From what kind of taxes do city governments and county courts raise most of their funds? Property taxes

Who was the first woman nominated for West Virginia governor by a major political party? Charlotte Pritt

What is a group effort to enforce a demand by refusing to work? a labor "strike"

Which region of West Virginia has the greatest metropolitan or urban population? Metro-Valley Region

Which major WV City is the junction for the most Interstate highway connections? Charleston

The terrain is too mountainous Why do you suppose there are no Interstate highways in the Allegheny or Potomac Highlands? The terrain is too mountainous

Where are our largest cities located in West Virginia? Along our state’s waterways

This Wheeling native, who served as president of the United Auto Workers, guided the 1955 merger of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Walter Reuther

Who wrote the poem "Color the Two Panhandles“ which describes the differences in history and economy of the northern and eastern panhandles? Louise McNeill

The geographic center of West Virginia is located in what county? Braxton County

During the Civil War, the division of Virginia would be a military and political victory for which side? Union

How many justices serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals? Five

Federal legislation requiring mining companies to develop an emergency response plan for each mine was the result of what West Virginia January 2006 tragedy? Sago mine disaster

What are West Virginia's official state colors? Old gold and blue

In 2001, the majority of West Virginians worked in these two areas: services and wholesale/retail trade

Who served as governor for the Restored Government of Virginia? Francis H. Pierpont

Who served as West Virginia’s first governor? Arthur I. Boreman

Ohio River Valley and Allegheny Plateau In What two geographic regions would we find West Virginia’s original and present state capital? Ohio River Valley and Allegheny Plateau

The treaty that ended Lord Dunmore's War was the: Treaty of Camp Charlotte

In 2000, West Virginia ranked ninth in the production of this natural resource, for which the state had been the leading producer until 1917. natural gas

Municipalities with fewer than 2,000 residents must use this form of government: mayor-council

“Help America Vote Act” Replacement of punch card and lever voting machines, placement of a handicap-accessible voting machine at each voting precinct, adoption of a centralized voter registration system, and modification of provisional voting requirements, are all examples of changes that took place in West Virginia as a result of what federal law passed in 2002? “Help America Vote Act”

The deaths of hundreds of laborers from silicosis The building of Hawk’s Nest Tunnel in Fayette County in 1930-31 is remembered for: The deaths of hundreds of laborers from silicosis

human and environmental interaction More than 75 percent of the state is forested. / Each year, more than 1 billion board feet of timber is cut in West Virginia. This statement is an example of what theme of geography? human and environmental interaction

Early coal miners were paid according to the amount of coal they mined, often based on the capacity of a coal car. A system whereby the cars were altered to hold more than the stated capacity and miners were paid for less coal than they actually mined was known as: cribbing

Hancock and Ohio counties are associated with what particular industries Iron and steel

Public Service Commission What official state agency regulates rates, charges, and services for utilities and motor carriers? Public Service Commission

Today, visitors entering West Virginia are greeted by new welcome signs that display the slogan:

What program receives more state funding than any other program? education

Storer College, at Harpers Ferry In the fall of 1867, students were admitted to the first African American college in West Virginia. What was the name of this institution? Storer College, at Harpers Ferry

Frontier settlers often cleared their land by removing a band of bark from each tree causing it to die. What was this process called? girdling

What West Virginia natural wonder contains acidic wetlands and plant life such as skunk currant and elderberry? Cranberry Glades

If you started a canoe trip at the head of Middle Island Creek and followed the flow of the river, which body of water would you eventually reach? Gulf of Mexico

The construction of this road through Wheeling in 1818 facilitated the opening of the western part of the United States. National Road

allowed women to be jurors At the general election in November 1956, the following amendment to the state constitution was approved by the voters: "Regardless of sex, all persons, who are otherwise qualified, shall be eligible to serve as petit jurors, in both civil and criminal cases, as grand jurors and as coroner's jurors." What did this amendment do? allowed women to be jurors

This follows Interstate 79 from Lewis County to the Pennsylvania state line and has brought biometric and aerospace industries to north-central West Virginia High-Tech Corridor

Below are listed several events that occurred during the early history of western Virginia. Examine the statements and decide upon their correct chronological order. 1. Celoron de Blainville claims the Ohio Valley for France. 2. African American slave Dick Pointer helps defend Fort Donnally. 3. Batts and Fallam explore the New River. 4. Morgan Morgan settles at Bunker Hill in Berkeley County. 5. Colonial and Native American forces fight the Battle of Point Pleasant. 3,4,1,5, 2

(1749) 1. Celoron de Blainville claims the Ohio Valley for France (1749) 1. Celoron de Blainville claims the Ohio Valley for France. (1778)2. African American slave Dick Pointer helps defend Fort Donnally. (1671)3. Batts and Fallam explore the New River. (1731)4. Morgan Morgan settles at Bunker Hill in Berkeley County. (1774)5. Colonial and Native American forces fight the Battle of Point Pleasant.

Because of its role in the manufacture of an important iron product in the 1800s, Wheeling was nicknamed: Nail City

This United States senator from West Virginia sponsored the constitutional amendment giving 18 year olds the right to vote. Jennings Randolph

West Virginia Coal Association The Friends of Coal Bowl, a 7-game series between Marshall University and West Virginia University that began 2006, is sponsored by the: West Virginia Coal Association

President of the Senate Under a change in the law in 2000, the person who holds this state government position also bears the title of lieutenant governor of West Virginia. President of the Senate

According to federal census statistics, WV women historically have participated in the labor force at lower rates than women nationwide. What is the reason for the lower employment rate of women in WV in the 20th Century? The extractive and manufacturing industries (like coal, logging, and steel) that dominated the state's industrial economy for many decades provided few job opportunities for women.

Read the following excerpt from a poem by Louise McNeill: "Out of earth-sand By man's breath, By man's hand: This glowing crystal birth, Half-seen and half-unseen - Flames, orange, sea-blue, Lavender and green - Transparent miracle that comes to pass Out of earth's sand By man's immortal hand -" This poem describes what activities? Glass making

This Fayette County native is recognized as the founder of National Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade

When West Virginia became a state there were fifty counties When West Virginia became a state there were fifty counties. Of the five counties added after the creation of the state, the formation of which two BEST reflects the Union sentiment of many West Virginians during the Civil War? Lincon and Grant

cold winters and hot summers What characteristics best describe the humid continental climate of WV. cold winters and hot summers

Although many pioneer families were subsistence farmers, some also raised crops for resale. What were the first cash crops that might have been found on a typical farm family in western Virginia in the 1800s? tobacco, corn, apples

In order to serve on a jury in West Virginia, a person must: be a registered voter

This famous West Virginian from Lincoln County led the way in the early space program in 1947. He was recently honored with a highway bearing his name. Chuck Yeager

Which of the following rivers is a boundary river: Ohio, Monongahela, or Kanawha

From what tax sources do the public schools draw their support? county, state, and federal revenues

You must be eighteen years of age before the next general election To be eligible to register to vote in West Virginia: You must be a United States Citizen. You must be a resident of West Virginia and of the county and municipality in which the person is voting. And - You must be eighteen years of age before the next general election

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains In 2005, the Division of Tourism created a ninth tourism region to showcase tourism in the southern coalfields. This new region is called: Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

the people's elected representatives Many people complain about the taxes they have to pay. Who places these taxes on the people? the people's elected representatives

On November 14, 1970, a chartered plane carrying the Marshall University football team and supporters of the program crashed near Huntington, killing 75 people. This motion picture, released in 2006, tells the story of the tragedy's aftermath. "We Are...Marshall"

Which of the following is NOT a geographical region in West Virginia? A. Potomac Section B. Allegheny Highlands C. Piedmont D. Allegheny Plateau E. Ohio Valley

Which of the following is NOT a geographical region in West Virginia? C. Piedmont

The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs has served many purposes during its existence. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A. It was used to detain certain foreign diplomats during World War II. B. It was used to house German prisoners of war during World War I. C. It was the site of an underground bunker constructed to house Congress in the event of a nuclear attack. D. It served as an army hospital during World War II. E. It has been a favorite vacation spot for wealthy Americans.

The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs has served many purposes during its existence. Which of the following is NOT one of them? B. It was used to house German prisoners of war during World War I.

I Am A Soldier, Too documents the Iraq wartime experiences of this Wirt County native. Jessica Lynch

The West Virginia Legislature has the power to? make laws

The vast majority of West Virginia's electrical power is produced by: coal

From which state could you NOT enter WV from. A. Maryland B From which state could you NOT enter WV from? A. Maryland B. Pennsylvania C. Kentucky D. Tennessee E. Ohio

From which state could you NOT enter WV from? D. Tennessee

The decline of the Kanawha Valley salt industry after the mid-1800s demonstrates the concept of: supply and demand

Who is the officer responsible for disbursing county funds? Commissioner

According to statistics of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, this county has been the leading coal producer in West Virginia every year since 1996. Boone

West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority In early 2006 this agency, which oversees the West Virginia Turnpike, imposed a toll increase that was over overturned by a Kanawha County circuit court judge. West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority

Monongahela National Forest This forest contains more than 900,000 acres of land in 10 West Virginia counties. Monongahela National Forest

After two-thirds of the members of the legislature approve a constitutional amendment what must take place before it becomes part of the constitution? It is placed on a ballot and a majority of the voters must ratify the amendment

Why could a county sheriff not be elected to the Legislature? “No person who is a member of the U.S. Congress or who holds a salaried public office, such as sheriff or county clerk, may serve in the Legislature.”

This Charleston native, author of a code of conduct for U. S This Charleston native, author of a code of conduct for U. S. businesses operating in South Africa, organized Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), and was the first African American appointed to the General Motors board of directors. Leon Sullivan

West Virginia has coal deposits in all counties except: Jefferson and Hardy

Which member of the Board of Public Works is NOT an elected official? state superintendent of schools

Most hardwood lumber produced in West Virginia is shipped out of state for use in making furniture

The northern part of West Virginia has which type of salt deposit? rock salt

This Clarksburg native, who served as a Union officer during the Civil War, later served as secretary of the navy under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Nathan Goff

What courts hear divorce, domestic violence, family support, child custody, and paternity cases. Family courts

Apple and peach farming are most important to the economy of what WV region? Eastern Panhandle