West Virginia Studies Chapter 15 Review West Virginians and International Conflicts

Where did the Hatfields live? Logan County, West Virginia

leader of the Hatfield clan “Devil” Anse Hatfield

“Devil Anse” Hatfield

Hatfield Family

Where did the McCoys live? Pike County, Kentucky

tributary of the Big Sandy, which serves as the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. Tug River

Tug Fork

The Hatfield-McCoy feud took place before or after the Civil War? after

What started the famous feud? Argument over some pigs

gathered up a sow and her piglets and took them to his farm Floyd Hatfield

accused Floyd Hatfield of stealing the pigs Randolph McCoy

to find not guilty in a trial acquitted

shot by McCoys and later died, which led to the murder of three McCoys Ellison Hatfield

Wilson gained national attention by refusing to extradite members of the Hatfield family to Kentucky during the Hatfield-McCoy feud. Out of gratitude, family patriarch Anderson "Devil Anse“ Hatfield named one of his sons after the governor. Emanuel Wilson – WV’s Governor

In 1898, the United States found itself involved in what war? the Spanish- American War

What U.S. battleship was sent to Cuba to protect American citizens and investments? Maine

U.S. Maine

Because this ship mysteriously was blown up in Havana harbor, what became a familiar battle cry? “Remember the Maine”

What West Virginian was chosen by President McKinley to take a message to General Garcia? Andrew Summers Rowan

West Virginians who served in the Spanish-American War fought mostly in the Philippines and in Cuba

In 1917, the United States declared war on Germany because Germany - was sinking passenger ships on the high seas

Compulsory enrollment for military service is called what? draft

At the beginning World War I, all men between eighteen and forty- five had to - register for the draft

The president during World War I was - Woodrow Wilson

In President Woodrow Wilson’s cabinet who was Secretary of War? Newton D. Baker

U.S. Secretary of the Interior during World War I John D. Payne

In 1914 what countries were included in the Central Powers? Austria – Hungary - Germany

Promoted faster than any other soldier in World War I John Hines

The United States was part of what alliance? Allied Powers

site for a large munitions powder plant during World War I Nitro

The abundance of what natural resources made the Kanawha Valley an important location in the production of war materials? Coal, natural gas, oil, salt

In the 1930’s what four nations were trying to expand their power and territory? Japan, Italy, Germany, Soviet Union

On December 7, 1941, the United States became involved in another war when the American fleet was attacked by - Japan

What U.S. Naval base in Hawaii was surprise attacked? Pearl Harbor

U.S.S. West Virginia

U. S. S. West Virginia – Pearl Harbor

The name of the leader of Germany during World War II was - Adolf Hitler

What does it mean to limit the use or consumption of a product? ration

land and its natural features terrain

of Bluefield, was the most decorated ground force volunteer in World War II ( Medal of Honor) J.J. Spurrier

What were three ways West Virginians supported the war effort during World War II? 1.Purchased war bonds 2.Collected scrap iron and paper 3.Rationed the use of scarce items

What was the Greenbrier used for during World War II? To accommodate diplomats that were expelled, hospital

How was the industrial development in West Virginia affected by World War II? Rubber plant – Institute, ocean going vessels – Pt. Pleasant, U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant – South Charleston Naval Housing – St. Albans

What was the time, at the end of, World War II, where a rivalry existed between the U.S. and Russia, but no fighting took place, called? Cold War

During the Cold War, a bunker was built at the Greenbrier to house what? (if there were a nuclear attack) Congress

Where was Korea divided between Communist and a democratic government? 38 th Parallel

Results of the Korean Conflict? Blacks and whites served together for the first time Stimulated industry Keep wages and prices high Helped Eisenhower become President

What area of southeast Asia dominated international affairs for 15 years? Vietnam

United States Soldiers in Vietnam

During the Vietnam conflict, where did some young men moved to rather than be drafted? Canada

Who was elected President in 1968? Richard Nixon

What were two unusual facts about the Vietnam conflict? 1.It was not a popular war 2.Was shown on TV 3.Some young men refused to serve

What state had the largest number of deaths per 100,000 residents? West Virginia

What country was invaded and occupied by Iraq in 1990? Kuwait

What was the first full scale military operation since Vietnam? Desert Storm

In 1991, the United States led a coalition or alliance of U.N. forces in the action that became known as - Operation Desert Storm

Commander in chief of the Allied Forces in Southern Europe during the Gulf War Admiral T. Joseph Lopez

an alliance coalition

What event led to Operation Enduring Freedom? The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

President of the United States during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 George W. Bush

In Operation Enduring Freedom, the United States looked for Islamist terrorists in - Afghanistan

Al-Qaida is an extremist group of Islamists

In 2001, the United States led a coalition of nations against- terrorist

What was Operation Iraqi Freedom? The US led coalition to rid Iraq of Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction

West Virginia Adjunct General who proposed that a national training center for weapons of mass destruction be established in West Virginia Allen E. Tackett

Technology that makes it possible to identify individuals by voice, fingerprints, and parts of the eye is known as biometrics

What honors West Virginian veterans at the Capitol Complex? Veterans Memorial