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W.v. Archives and History: A State of Convenience: The Creation of West Virginia
Presented in textbook format, this is a lengthy discussion of the political, economic, and legal reasons West Virginia became a state that joined the Union in the middle of the Civil War. Includes an excellent collection of downloadable...
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Why Is There a West Virginia?
A short discussion of how Virginia became divided into two states. Presents a map of the counties from the census of 1860 that shows the distribution of slave ownership.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: May
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The May audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.