Golden Horseshoe Review 9

The candidates for Congress from the 2 nd District in the 2002 election - Capito and Humphries

U.S Senators are elected for a term of how many years? 6 years

In the early 1900’s the production of chemicals in West Virginia increased due to the drop in trade between The US and what country? Germany

The National Labor Relations Board was established by the passage of what act? Wagner Act

In the 1800’s the major market for Kanawha salt was - Meat-packing industry

The Tuskegee Institute was founded by - Booker T. Washington

A person who explores caves - spelunker

Another name for surface mining - Strip mining

The process of bringing different groups (races) into society as equals is - integration

An election of members of a county board of education is an example of what kind of election? nonpartisan

Which two future U.S. Presidents served in the military in western Virginia during the Civil War? Rutherford B. Hayes & William McKinley

At the end of the French and Indian War settlers were prevented from moving west of the Allegheny Front due to the - Proclamation of 1763

In recent years interest has been generated in building a new regional airport in what county? Lincoln

In the spring of 2003 the Sunrise Art Museum and Science Hall will move into the - Clay Center

Wheeling, Parkersburg, and Huntington are found in which geographic region of WV? Ohio Valley

The state rock of West Virginia is- Fossil Coral

The first governor of West Virginia was - Arthur I. Boreman

Dave Hardy and Henry Shores were recently elected to what governing body? Kanawha County Commission

In the November election voters defeated an attempt to allow what activity on Sunday? Hunting

At one time miners were paid with tokens or paper certificates called - Script

The Coal River was given its name by which explorer? John Peter Salling

The “Angel of the Miners” was - Mother Jones

What town is named for the youngest daughter of Chief Cornstalk? Oceana

Compulsory enrollment in military service is called - Draft

Blennerhassett Island is in the middle of which river? Ohio

The Tygart, Cheat, and West Fork are all tributaries of what river? Monongahela

The explorer who traveled down the Allegheny to the forks of the Ohio to claim land for France. Celeron de Blainville

“Devil Anse” was the patriarch of what family? Hatfield

Meadow River, Pardee and Curtin, and Cherry River were examples of what kind of industries? Lumber

A person who wants to start a corporation in West Virginia must register with what office? Secretary of State

The first oil well in West Virginia was at Burning Springs in what county? Wirt

The farmer from Lewis county who became a famous Union General during the Civil War was? Joseph A.J. Lightburn

The first state park organized in West Virginia was - Droop Mountain

How a bill becomes a law in WV Bill introduced in the House of Delegates Committee studies the bill Public hearings Read on the floor 3 separate times Approved with or without amendments

How a bill becomes law in WV (continued) Sent to the other house (Senate) Committee studies the bill Public hearings Read on the floor Approved without amendments Bill sent to the Governor Governor approves or vetoes

The first railroad to cross southern West Virginia was the - C & O

What brave woman is recognized as the heroine of the 2 nd Attack on Fort Henry? Betty Zane

Money used to produce more money is called - Capital

During World War II German, Japanese, and Italian diplomats were detained in what West Virginia resort? White Sulphur Springs (The Greenbrier)

Collectively the governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and attorney general are called - Board of public works

What West Virginian launched the first steamboat at Shepherdstown in 1787? James Rumsey

The official State Seal of West Virginia was designed by - Joseph H. Diss Debar

On what date did West Virginia become a state? June 20, 1863

The Knights of the Golden Horseshoe were first recognized by - Alexander Spotswood

Buffalo Licks, Salt Burrow, Terra Salis, and Kanawha Salines were all former names for what town? Malden

Larry Groce is host of what popular musical program? Mountain Stage

What state borders West Virginia on the southeast? Virginia

Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties are part of what section of West Virginia? Northern Panhandle

What Mingo chief became an enemy of the white men after his family was murdered? Logan

The Coalwood Way was written by what West Virginian author? Homer Hickam

What person is usually credited as being the first white settler in the state? Morgan

Pioneers believed that kissing the middle rail of a split rail fence was a good way to cure what? Chapped lips

Michael J. Owens revolutionized what industry? Glass making

Most coal in West Virginia is - Bituminous

The first West Virginian to become president of the United Mine Workers was - Arnold Miller

The University of Charleston has expressed in adding what two programs to its curriculum? Pharmacy and Law

At Gauley Bridge the Gauley and New Rivers come together to form the - Kanawha

Arthurdale, Eleanor, and Tygart Valley are examples of what program created by President Franklin Roosevelt? Homestead Program

What government agency is responsible for locks and dams? Army Corps of Engineers

The trial of John Brown was held in - Charles Town

In 1743 the Baptists established their first church in West Virginia in - Gerrardstown

The first capital of West Virginia was located in - Wheeling

The geographic center of West Virginia is near - Flatwoods

A grant was awarded in November to support what attraction in Quincy? NASCAR track

Fiesta ware is made by what glass company? Homer Laughlin

What former governor is now head of the College Board? Gaston Caperton

What former secretary of state was a war correspondent during World War II? Ken Heckler

This former governor passed away in November, 2002 at the age of 90. Wally Baron

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

The State Superintendent of Schools is chosen by - The State Board of Education

The founder of Mother’s Day - Anna Jarvis

Who was the U.S. President that signed the statehood bill admitting West Virginia to the Union? Abraham Lincoln

The chambers of the West Virginia Supreme Court were designed by - Cass Gilbert

Sid Hatfield engaged in a deadly shootout with Baldwin-Felts detectives in what town? Matewan

What is the state bird of West Virginia? Cardinal

What West Virginian was a space shuttle pilot? Jon McBride

What is the location of the Fairfax Stone? Grant County

What is the location of the WV School for the Deaf and Blind? Romney, Hampshire County

What is the location of the Capital of West Virginia? Charleston, Kanawha County

What is the location of the Exhibition Coal Mine? Beckley, Raleigh County

What is the location of Canaan Valley? Tucker County

What is the location of Tu-Endie-Wei Park? Point Pleasant, Mason County

What is the location of Oglebay Park? Wheeling, Ohio County

What is the location of West Virginia Wesleyan College? Buckhannon, Upshur County

What is the location of the Lewisburg Historic District? Lewisburg, Greenbrier County

What is the location of Holly River State Park? Webster County