Important Figures in WV History
This governor of the Restored Government of Virginia played a crucial role in the states creation during the Civil War.
Who was Francis H. Pierpont.
This Amendment guarantees several essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to petition the government.
What is the First Ammendment?
The fundamental concepts in economics that determine the prices of goods and services.
What are supply and demand?
The responsible management and care of natural resources to ensure their sustainability for future generations.
What is Stewardship?
What is Sovereignty?
Born in Sulfer Springs, WV, this pioneer mathematician and physicist, made significant contributions to NASA’s space missions.
Who was Katherine Johnson.
The second amendment protects what?
What is the right to keep and bear arms?
The study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices about the allocation of scarce resources.
What is economics?
This remains an area of concern, particularly in relation to industrial activities like coal mining and manufacturing, which have been pillars of West Virginia’s economy.
What is pollution?
The study of how sovereign nations interact based on their own interests.
What is International Relations?
This senator from WV served in the US Senate for over 50 years, making him one of the longest-serving senators in American history.
Who was Senator Robert C. Byrd?
This amendment protect the rights of individuals within the judicial system against unreasonable search and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
The basic economic problem that arises because resources are limited while human wants are unlimited.
What is Scarcity?
Thoughtful logging practices, reforestation efforts, and the protection of critical habitats are important to ensure this environmental concern does not effect West Virginia jobs, recreation, and natural beauty.
What is deforestation?
The guiding principle of a country’s foreign policy decisions.
What is National Interest?
Born in Myra, WV, this legendary pilot and aviator was the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947.
Who was Chuck Yeager?
This post-Civil war amendment was crucial in expanding civil rights by abolishing slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The value of the next best alternative that is given up when a decision is made.
What is Opportunity Cost?
Though this type of mining has played a significant role in providing affordable energy and jobs for West Virginians, it has also presents environmental challenges that must be combatted with ongoing reclamation efforts.
What is Mountaintop Removal Mining?
The practice of negotiating with other nations to achieve favorable outcomes.
What is diplomacy?
This influential labor organizer and activist, though not a native West Virginian, played a vital role in the state’s labor movements, particularly in the coal mines.
Who was Marry Harris “Mother” Jones?
This Amendment prohibits Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Factors that motivate individuals and businesses to make certain decisions.
What are Incentives?
Practices that balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being to ensure resources are available for future generations.
What is sustainability?
A governments Strategy in dealing with other nations.
What is Foreign Policy?