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17 Cards in this Set
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Who were the two West Virginia natives nominated for President of the United States in1924.
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Jhon W. Davis and Jhon Zahnd.
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J.J OR D.J
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Which of the following would NOT be a member of the judicial branch of government in West Virginia
A.ciruit judge B.Family Law Judge C.Magistrate D.Municpal Judge |
D. Municpal
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Your local judge
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These two women artist, born in Monongalia county in 1878 and 1903, were distant cousins.
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Blanche Lazzell and Grace Martin Taylor
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Does the West Virginia House of delegates (Legislature branch)have the power to impeach state officials and to try impeachments
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No it does not
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What West Virginia native became the highest ranking African American during the Civil War
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Martin Delany
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What is the largest power plant in the state of WV and which county is it in
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The power plant is named Jhon E. Amos in Putman county.
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Which of the following songs was inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson
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Johnny B Goode
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What Is the West Virginia born author won the Nobel Prize for the "The Good Earth"
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Pearl S. Buck
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lived Pocahontas county
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These two West Virginia counties were formed in 1850
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Raleigh county and Wyoming counties were formed in 1850
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The amusement park operated in Preston County from 1909 to1930
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Oak Park
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In 2004, the legislature passed a resolution adopting this as the state locomotive. be specific.
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Cass Scenic Railroad's Shay No. 5 steam locomotive
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Chief Constant wildlife management area is located in what WV County
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Mason County
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One of the most significant Civil war battles in WV was fought at this Pocahontas county location on November 6, 1864.
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Droop Mountain
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What Industries did The I-79 High-technology Corridor bring to north - central WV
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The Biometric and Aerospace industries
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In 1882 this man established the Pioneer Press, WV first African-American newspaper
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J.R. Clifford
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This marshes county native received the Congressional medal of Honor for his actions on June 25, 1976, at Little Big Horn River.
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Benjamin Criswell
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This native of Piedmont, a leading African-American scholar and author of colored people, serves as chair of Afro-American studies at Harvard University
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Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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