Correct! A. King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 on October 7, 1763, forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.

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1 Quick Quizzes Prehistoric- Explorer- Frontier King George III issued this decree on October 7, 1763, forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. A. Proclamation of 1763 B. Royal Edict of 1763 C. Mason-Dixon Line D. Fairfax Proclamation E. English Demarcation of 1763 Correct! A. King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 on October 7, 1763, forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. This land speculator, who led colonial forces in the Battle of Point Pleasant, died on September 25, A. Lord Dunmore B. Lord Fairfax C. George Washington D. Andrew Lewis E. William Crawford Correct! D. Land speculator Andrew Lewis, who led colonial forces in the Battle of Point Pleasant, died on September 25, Three land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains were the: A. Greenbrier Company, New River Company, and Ohio Company. B. Loyal Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. C. Ohio Company, New River Company, and Greenbrier Company. D. Greenbrier Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. E. Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company. Correct! E. The Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company were land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.

2 On July 30, 1782, this frontier leader, most noted for his famous leap at Wheeling, was killed by Mingo and Wyandot Indians. A. Lewis Wetzel B. Jesse Hughes C. David Morgan D. Jacob Marlin E. Samuel McCulloch Correct! E. On July 30, 1782, frontier leader Samuel McCulloch, most noted for his famous leap at Wheeling, was killed by Mingo and Wyandot Indians. Many early settlers wore clothing made of this cloth, a combination of linen and wool. A. worsted wool B. flannel C. fustian D. linsey-woolsey E. silk Correct! D. Many early settlers wore clothing made of linsey-woolsey, a combination of linen and wool. What Native American leader led the attack on Point Pleasant on October 10, 1774? A. Mingo B. Crazy Horse C. Tecumseh D. Blue Jacket E. Cornstalk Correct! E. Shawnee Indian Chief Cornstalk led the Native American force which attacked Point Pleasant on October 10, If you were to visit a pioneer cabin in western Virginia in the mid-eighteenth century, which of the following items would be commonly found? A. "mush and milk", homemade quilts, and newspapers B. spinning wheel, "hog and hominy", and window glass C. trenchers, noggins, and linsey-woolsey D. blockhouse, wamus, and tomahawk E. puncheons, noggins, and imported furniture Correct! C. If you were to visit a pioneer cabin in western Virginia in the mid-eighteenth century, trenchers, noggins, and linsey-woolsey would be commonly found items.

3 Known for its strong, garlic-like odor, this vegetable is also known as wild leek or spring onion. A. ramp B. chive C. leek D. celeriac E. chayote Correct! A. Known for its strong, garlic-like odor, the ramp is also known as wild leek or spring onion. On November 5, 1768, Sir William Johnson signed this treaty with the Six Nations of the Iroquois, relinquishing all Iroquois claims to the property west of the Allegheny Mountains and east of the Ohio River, comprising all of present-day West Virginia except the extreme southwestern part of the state. A. Treaty of Fort Stanwix B. Treaty of Versailles C. Treaty of Paris D. START Treaty E. Treaty of Canandaigua Correct! A. On November 5, 1768, Sir William Johnson signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix with the Six Nations of the Iroquois, relinquishing all Iroquois claims to the property west of the Allegheny Mountains and east of the Ohio River, comprising all of presentday West Virginia except the extreme southwestern part of the state. In the 1760s, these brothers took up residence in a sycamore tree near Buckhannon in present-day Upshur County. A. Morgan and Zackquill Morgan B. Jacob Marlin and Samuel Sewall C. John and Samuel Pringle D. Andrew and John Lewis E. The Brothers Grimm Correct! C. In the 1760s, John and Samuel Pringle took up residence in a sycamore tree near Buckhannon in present-day Upshur County.

4 Nonhelema, also known as the Grenadier Squaw, was the sister of this Shawnee leader killed at Pt. Pleasant in A. Cornstalk B. Logan C. Pontiac D. Geronimo E. Red Cloud Correct! A. Nonhelema, also known as the Grenadier Squaw, was the sister of Cornstalk. Many early settlers wore clothing made of this cloth, a combination of linen and wool. A. worsted wool B. flannel C. fustian D. linsey-woolsey E. silk Correct! D. Many early settlers wore clothing made of linsey-woolsey, a combination of linen and wool. On August 27, 1790, this fort, located in present-day St. Albans, was destroyed by Native Americans. A. Fort Lee B. Fort Piatt C. Fort Henry D. Fort Duquesne E. Fort Tackett Correct! E. On August 27, 1790, Fort Tackett, located in present-day St. Albans, was destroyed by Native Americans.

5 In 1996, the remains of these two people were exhumed from a New York cemetery and reburied on Blennerhassett Island. A. Harman Blennerhassett and his wife Margaret. B. Margaret Blennerhassett and her son Harman Blennerhassett Jr. C. Elijah Backus and his wife Lucretia D. James Wilkinson and Aaron Burr E. Harman Blennerhassett and Aaron Burr Correct! B. In 1996, the remains of Margaret Blennerhassett and her son Harman Blennerhassett Jr. were exhumed from a New York cemetery and reburied on Blennerhassett Island. As a result of the Virginia Land Law of 1730, western Virginia: A. was closed to further settlement. B. attracted an ethnically and religiously similar group of settlers to those who lived in eastern Virginia. C. attracted large numbers of land-hungry settlers from Tidewater Virginia. D. attracted an ethnically and religiously different group of settlers from those who lived in eastern Virginia. E. was surveyed for Lord Fairfax by George Washington. Correct! D. As a result of the Virginia Land Law of 1730, western Virginia attracted an ethnically and religiously different group of settlers from those who lived in eastern Virginia. Who is known as the "Father of American Methodism?" A. Billy Sunday B. Jonathan Edwards C. John Wesley D. Francis Asbury E. Adam Livingston Correct! D. Francis Asbury is known as the "Father of American Methodism."

6 Which of the following statements is not true of the proposed colony of Vandalia? A. Its name honored Queen Charlotte, who claimed descent from the Vandals. B. It inspired the name of the annual Vandalia Gathering in Charleston. C. Benjamin Franklin was one of a group of land speculators promoting the colony. D. It would have included all of present-day West Virginia. E. Point Pleasant was proposed as its capital. Correct! D. The proposed colony of Vandalia would not have included all of present-day West Virginia. The Latin motto "Sic jurat transcendere montes," associated with Alexander Spotswood's 1716 expedition, has this translation. A. Justice surpasses law B. Climb every mountain C. "Thus it is a pleasure to cross the mountains" D. Good fortune for mountain climbers E. He delights in rising above obstacles Correct! C. The Latin motto "Sic jurat transcendere montes," associated with Alexander Spotswood's 1716 expedition, translates as "Thus it is a pleasure to cross the mountains." A cabin built by this Revolutionary War officer now serves as a museum at Lost River State Park. A. Harry Lee B. Richard Lee C. Horatio Gates D. Charles Lee E. Adam Stephen Correct! A. A cabin built by Revolutionary War officer "Light Horse" Harry Lee, the father of Robert E. Lee, now serves as a museum at Lost River State Park.

7 Three land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains were the: A. Greenbrier Company, New River Company, and Ohio Company. B. Loyal Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. C. Ohio Company, New River Company, and Greenbrier Company. D. Greenbrier Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. E. Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company. Correct! E. The Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company were land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. This German was the first known European to reach the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains ( ) and see present-day West Virginia. A. John Lederer B. Jacob Hite C. Morgan Morgan D. Isaac Van Meter E. Thomas Batts Correct! A. John Lederer was the first known European to reach the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains ( ) and see present-day West Virginia. A weighted shaft or handle used to throw spears or darts with more force by hunters of the Archaic Culture was known as: A. a Clovis point. B. an atlatl. C. an adz. D. a tomawhawk. E. a flange. Correct! B. A weighted shaft or handle used to throw spears or darts with more force by hunters of the Archaic Culture was known as an atlatl.

8 Which of the following statements about pre-historic cultures in West Virginia is TRUE? A. The Archaic Indians were the earliest nomadic people in the area and hunted mastodons and B. The Woodland Indians were hunters who invented the atlatl, a spear with a Clovis point. C. The Paleo Indians were living in present-day West Virginia when European explorers first D. The Hopewell Indians were the ancestors of the Paleo Indians and lived in longhouses with E. The Adena Indians built ceremonial burial mounds, including the one at Grave Creek. Correct! E. The Adena Indians built ceremonial burial mounds, including the one at Grave Creek. This man, supposedly the first permanent white settler in present-day West Virginia, died on November 17, 1766, at Bunker Hill in Berkeley County. A. Peter Stephen B. Jost Hite C. Morgan Morgan D. Elisha Boyd E. George Washington Correct! C. Morgan Morgan, supposedly the first permanent white settler in present-day West Virginia, died on November 17, 1766, at Bunker Hill in Berkeley County. Moundbuilding is associated with this pre-historic group. A. Paleo Culture B. Mesopotamian Culture C. Early Woodland Culture D. Late Woodland Culture E. Archaic Culture Correct! C. Moundbuilding is associated with Early Woodland Culture. This prehistoric mound is considered the second-largest in West Virginia. A. Grave Creek Mound B. Cemetery Mound C. Murad Mound D. Hyre Mound E. Criel Mound Correct! E. Criel Mound in South Charleston is considered the second-largest in West Virginia.

9 On September 27, 1777, Native Americans attacked a company of Hampshire County militia south of Wheeling in this massacre. A. Foreman's Massacre B. Yellow Creek Massacre C. Fort Seybert Massacre D. Matewan Massacre E. Fort Henry Massacre Correct! A. On September 27, 1777, Native Americans attacked a company of Hampshire County militia south of Wheeling in Foreman's Massacre. On May 29, 1778, Native Americans attacked this fort, which was located near present-day Lewisburg. A. Fort Donnally B. Fort Lewisburg C. Fort Arbuckle D. Fort Greenbrier E. Fort Savannah Correct! A. On May 29, 1778, Native Americans attacked Fort Donnally, which was located near present-day Lewisburg. On the evening of April 30, 1774, white settlers in present-day Hancock County killed a group of Native Americans, including several relatives of Chief Logan, in what is known as this massacre. A. Yellow Creek Massacre B. Matewan Massacre C. Foreman Massacre D. Fort Seybert Massacre E. Clendenin Massacre Correct! A. On the evening of April 30, 1774, white settlers in present-day Hancock County killed a group of Native Americans, including several relatives of Chief Logan, in what is known as the Yellow Creek Massacre. This man, a member of a Huguenot family, kept a journal of Lt. Gov. Alexander Spotswood s 1716 expedition to the crest of the Allegheny Mountains. A. John Fontaine B. Celoron de Blainville C. Robert Beverley D. Austin Smith E. William A. Caruthers Correct! A. John Fontaine, a member of a Huguenot family, kept a journal of Lt. Gov. Alexander Spotswood s 1716 expedition to the crest of the Allegheny Mountains.

10 The museum at Grave Creek Mound is named for this avocational archeologist and historian who worked as a court reporter in Marshall County for many years. A. Jesse Tomlinson B. Jeff Davis C. Delf Norona D. Bryan Ward E. J. W. Clemens Correct! C. The museum at Grave Creek Mound is named for avocational archeologist and historian Delf Norona, who worked as a court reporter in Marshall County for many years. This man is remembered for his leap from a Wheeling cliff during the 1777 siege of Fort Henry that is commemorated by a monument on Route 40. A. Lewis Wetzel B. Samuel McCulloch C. Jesse Hughes D. Daniel Boone E. Ebenezer Zane Correct! B. Samuel McCulloch is remembered for his leap from a Wheeling cliff during the 1777 siege of Fort Henry that is commemorated by a monument on Route 40. A mountain along the border between Fayette and Greenbrier counties is named for this man who settled at present-day Marlinton with Jacob Marlin in A. Robert Fallam B. Samuel Pringle C. Stephen Sewell D. Dick Pointer E. John Draper Correct! C. A mountain along the border between Fayette and Greenbrier counties is named for Stephen Sewell, who settled at present-day Marlinton with Jacob Marlin in 1749.

11 Harman Blennerhassett was indicted for this crime because of his plot with Aaron Burr. A. embezzlement B. extortion C. perjury D. treason E. murder Correct! D. Harman Blennerhassett was indicted for treason because of his plot with Aaron Burr. The Madonna of the Trails monument, unveiled in this community on July 7, 1928, was the second of twelve monuments erected to honor women pioneers of the westward movement. A. Wheeling B. Morgantown C. Beverly D. Elkins E. Clarksburg Correct! A. The Madonna of the Trails monument, unveiled in Wheeling on July 7, 1928, was the second of twelve monuments erected to honor women pioneers of the westward movement. The construction of this road was important to the growth of pre-civil War western Virginia. A. Natural Road B. Route 66 C. West Virginia Turnpike D. Northwestern Turnpike E. Cumberland Trail Correct! D. The construction of the Northwestern Turnpike was important to the growth of pre-civil War western Virginia.

12 This prehistoric Native American culture from the Woodland Period is associated with a large mound at Romney s Indian Mound Cemetery in Hampshire County. A. Adena Culture B. Paleo Culture C. Hopewell Culture D. Archaic Culture E. Panhellistic Culture Correct! C. The Hopewell Culture from the Woodland Period is associated with a large mound at Romney s Indian Mound Cemetery in Hampshire County. A noisy celebration at a frontier wedding was called this. A. revival B. bee C. shivaree D. girdling E. blaze Correct! C. A noisy celebration at a frontier wedding was called a shivaree. The Grave Creek Mound at Moundsville is a product of this prehistoric culture. A. Hopewell Culture B. Adena Culture C. Paleo Culture D. Archaic Culture E. Late Woodland Culture Correct! B. The Grave Creek Mound at Moundsville is a product of the Adena Culture. The French and Indian War was ended by this 1763 treaty. A. Treaty of Pittsburgh B. Treaty of Paris C. Treaty of Versailles D. Treaty of Greenville E. Treaty of Ultrecht Correct! B. The French and Indian War was ended by the 1763 Treaty of Paris.

13 The name of Fort Fincastle at Wheeling was changed to this, in honor of Patrick Henry. A. Fort Liberty B. Fort Patrick C. Fort Randolph D. Fort Henry E. Fort Defiance Correct! D. The name of Fort Fincastle at Wheeling was changed to Fort Henry in honor of Patrick Henry. This award, which honors students who excel in the study of West Virginia, was first given in 1931, and is the longest running program of its kind in any state. A. Golden Horseshoe Award B. Mountaineer Award C. Distinguished West Virginian Award D. History Hero Award E. Virgil A. Lewis Award Correct! A. The Golden Horseshoe Award, which honors students who excel in the study of West Virginia, was first given in 1931, and is the longest running program of its kind in any state. On October 17, 1768, the Cherokee signed this treaty, in which they relinquished all their land in present-day West Virginia. A. Treaty of Fort Stanwix B. Treaty of Lochaber C. Treaty of Greenville D. Treaty of Hard Labor E. Treaty Camp Charlotte Correct! D. On October 17, 1768, the Cherokee signed the Treaty of Hard Labor, in which they relinquished all their land in present-day West Virginia.

14 In 1716, this lieutenant governor of Virginia led an expedition across the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley. A. John Lederer B. Alexander Spotswood C. Abraham Wood D. Lord Dunmore E. George Washington Correct! B. In 1716, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood led an expedition across the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley. In 1984, the State of West Virginia began rebuilding the mansion on this Ohio River island known for its owner s connection to the Aaron Burr Conspiracy. A. Wheeling Island B. Ohio River Island C. Blennerhassett Island D. Buffington Island E. Washington Island Correct! In 1984, the State of West Virginia began rebuilding the mansion on Blennerhassett Island in the Ohio River, known for its owner s connection to the Aaron Burr Conspiracy. C. Blennerhassett Island King George III issued this decree on October 7, 1763, forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. A. Proclamation of 1763 B. Royal Edict of 1763 C. Mason-Dixon Line D. Fairfax Proclamation E. English Demarcation of 1763 Correct! King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 on October 7, 1763, forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. A. Proclamation of 1763

15 If you were to visit a pioneer cabin in western Virginia in the mid-eighteenth century, which of the following items would be commonly found? A. "mush and milk", homemade quilts, and newspapers B. spinning wheel, "hog and hominy", and window glass C. trenchers, noggins, and linsey-woolsey D. blockhouse, wamus, and tomahawk E. puncheons, noggins, and imported furniture Correct! C. trenchers, noggins, and linsey-woolsey These two men led the expedition into the Virginia frontier in 1671 that is named for them and that gave support to later English claims to the Ohio Valley. A. Woods and Needham B. Batts and Fallom C. Sewell and Marlin D. Howard and Salley E. Washington and Crawford Correct! Thomas Batts and Robert Fallam led the expedition into the Virginia frontier in 1671 that is named for them and that gave support to later English claims to the Ohio Valley. B. Batts and Fallom Which Native American grouping belongs to the historic period? A. Paleo, Archaic, and Adena B. Late Woodland, Archaic, and Delaware C. Shawnee, Seneca, and Iroquois D. Adena, Mingo, and Shawnee E. Shawnee, Delaware, and Hopewell Correct! C. Shawnee, Seneca, and Iroquois

16 On April 28, 1758, Native Americans attacked this fort, located in present-day Pendleton County. A. Fort Savannah B. Hinkle's Fort C. Fort Culbertson D. Fort Bingaman E. Fort Seybert Correct! On April 28, 1758, Native Americans attacked Fort Seybert in present-day Pendleton County, resulting in the death or capture of thirty settlers. E. Fort Seybert France based her claim to the Ohio Valley on the exploration of this man. A. Robert Fallam B. Jacques Cartier C. Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle D. Abraham Wood E. James Needham Correct! France based her claim to the Ohio Valley on the exploration of Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. C. Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle The Old Stone House built by Henry Grimes in the 1820s on the Northwest Turnpike was known by this name. A. Conestoga Stop B. Red Horse Tavern C. Turnpike Rest D. Northwest Tavern E. Beehive Inn Correct! The Old Stone House built by Henry Grimes in the 1820s on the Northwest Turnpike was known as the Red Horse Tavern B. Red Horse Tavern

17 On May 16, 1778, Native American forces attacked this fort, located at Point Pleasant. A. Fort Savannah B. Fort Pleasant C. Fort Point D. Fort Randolph E. Fort Ashby Correct! On May 16, 1778, Native American forces attacked Fort Randolph, located at Point Pleasant. D. Fort Randolph Three land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains were the: A. Greenbrier Company, New River Company, and Ohio Company. B. Loyal Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. C. Ohio Company, New River Company, and Greenbrier Company. D. Greenbrier Company, Ohio Company, and Fairfax Company. E. Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company. Correct! The Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company were land companies organized to promote settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. E. Loyal Company, Greenbrier Company, and Ohio Company. On November 10, 1777, this famous Shawnee chief was murdered at Point Pleasant. A. Cornstalk B. Logan C. Bull D. Pontiac E. Tecumseh Correct! On November 10, 1777, Shawnee chief Cornstalk was murdered at Point Pleasant. A. Cornstalk

18 This treaty ended Lord Dunmore's War. A. Treaty of Hard Labor B. Treaty of Lochaber C. Treaty of Camp Charlotte D. Treaty of Fort Stanwix E. Treaty of Paris Correct! The Treaty of Camp Charlotte ended Lord Dunmore's War. C. Treaty of Camp Charlotte This land speculator, who led colonial forces in the Battle of Point Pleasant, died on September 25, A. Lord Dunmore B. Lord Fairfax C. George Washington D. Andrew Lewis E. William Crawford Correct! Land speculator Andrew Lewis, who led colonial forces in the Battle of Point Pleasant, died on September 25, D. Andrew Lewis This battle, fought on October 10, 1774, was the only notable engagement of Lord Dunmore's War. A. Battle of the Trough B. Battle of Point Pleasant C. Battle of Fort Henry D. Battle of Rich Mountain E. Battle of Fort Donnally Correct! The Battle of Point Pleasant, fought on October 10, 1774, was the only notable engagement of Lord Dunmore's War. B. Battle of Point Pleasant This Braxton County community was named for Captain Bull, a Delaware Indian chief. A. Bulltown B. Bullett C. Bullville D. Bullton E. Bullington Correct! The Braxton County community of Bulltown was named for Captain Bull, a Delaware Indian chief. A. Bulltown

19 This Irish immigrant, who built a stately mansion on an island near Parkersburg, was born on October 8, A. George Jackson B. Albert Jenkins C. Aaron Burr D. Harman Blennerhassett E. Ebenezer Parker Correct! Harman Blennerhassett, who built a stately mansion on an island near Parkersburg, was born on October 8, D. Harman Blennerhassett On February 17, 1735, this man, who is often recognized as the first settler in present-day West Virginia, organized a militia company which evolved into the first unit of the state's National Guard. A. Daniel Morgan B. Alexander Spotswood C. Thomas Lord Fairfax D. Christopher Gist E. Morgan Morgan Correct! On February 17, 1735, Morgan Morgan, who is often recognized as the first settler in present-day West Virginia, organized a militia company which evolved into the first unit of the state's National Guard. E. Morgan Morgan On April 30, 1774, family members of this notable Native American chief were murdered in present-day Hancock County. A. Logan B. Mingo C. Cornstalk D. Tecumseh E. Blue Jacket Correct! On April 30, 1774, family members of Chief Logan were murdered in presentday Hancock County. A. Logan

20 On December 11, 1806, this president sent militia to Blennerhassett Island near Parkersburg to stop the expedition of Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to create an empire for Burr in the southwestern part of the continent. A. James Madison B. James Monroe C. John Adams D. George Washington E. Thomas Jefferson Correct! On December 11, 1806, President Thomas Jefferson sent militia to Blennerhassett Island near Parkersburg to stop the expedition of Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to create an empire for Burr in the southwestern part of the continent. E. Thomas Jefferson This Mercer County community was named for the daughter of Chief Powhatan. A. Lerona B. Oakvale C. Montcalm D. Matoaka E. Princeton Correct! The Mercer County community of Matoaka was named for the daughter of Chief Powhatan. She is better known as Pocahontas. D. Matoaka On August 14, 1755, this future U.S. president was appointed commander-inchief of the Virginia frontier forces and assigned to defend western Virginia from French and Native American attacks. A. James Monroe B. John Adams C. George Washington D. Thomas Jefferson E. James Madison Correct! On August 14, 1755, George Washington was appointed commander in-chief of the Virginia frontier forces and assigned to defend western Virginia from French and Native American attacks. C. George Washington

21 This man, the author of Chronicles of Border Warfare, was born on October 12, A. Alexander Scott Withers B. John Peter Hale C. Wills De Hass D. Joseph Doddridge E. John Laidley Correct! Alexander Scott Withers, the author of Chronicles of Border Warfare, was born on October 12, A. Alexander Scott Withers On October 10, 1901, Tu Endie Wei Park was dedicated in this Mason County community. A. Mason B. New Haven C. Point Pleasant D. Hartford E. Leon Correct! On October 10, 1901, Tu Endie Wei Park was dedicated at the site of the Battle of Point Pleasant. C. Point Pleasant Which of the following was not used as a claim for land in pioneer days? A. tomahawk rights B. corn rights C. surveying and marking boundaries D. right of eminent domain E. staking off the land and erecting a cabin Correct! Eminent domain refers to the right of a government's to appropriate private property for public use. D. right of eminent domain

22 One of the most important periods in prehistoric Native American life in West Virginia was the Woodland Period (1000 B.C. to 1700 A.D.). Identify the three basic practices of this cultural group. A. burial ceremonialism, making of pottery, cultivation of plants B. making of pottery, burial ceremonialism, written language C. use of fluted spear point, burial ceremonialism, making of pottery D. written language, cultivation of plants, burial ceremonialism E. cultivation of plants, written language, making of pottery Correct! Burial ceremonialism, making of pottery, and cultivation of plants were three basic practices of the Woodland Culture. A. burial ceremonialism, making of pottery, cultivation of plants On July 30, 1782, this frontier leader, most noted for his famous leap at Wheeling, was killed by Mingo and Wyandot Indians. A. Lewis Wetzel B. Jesse Hughes C. David Morgan D. Jacob Marlin E. Samuel McCulloch Correct! On July 30, 1782, frontier leader Samuel McCulloch, most noted for his famous leap at Wheeling, was killed by Mingo and Wyandot Indians. E. Samuel McCulloch What is the only French and Indian War fort still standing in West Virginia? A. Fort Henry B. Fort Bingamon C. Fort Ashby D. Fort Milroy E. Fort Decker Correct! Fort Ashby in Mineral County is the only French and Indian War fort still standing in West Virginia. C. Fort Ashby

23 Who commanded the colonial army in the Battle of Point Pleasant? A. Charles Lewis B. Andrew Lewis C. George Washington D. Daniel Morgan E. Lord Dunmore Correct! General Andrew Lewis commanded the colonial army in the Battle of Point Pleasant on October 10, His brother, Colonel Charles Lewis, died from wounds received in the battle. B. Andrew Lewis His home, "Traveler's Rest," still stands in Jefferson County, led American troops to victory in the Battle of Saratoga A. Adam Stephen B. Charles Lee C. George Washington D. Horatio Gates E. Daniel Morgan Correct! Revolutionary War General Horatio Gates, whose home, "Traveler's Rest," still stands in Jefferson County, led American troops to victory in the Battle of Saratoga. D. Horatio Gates What was the name of the proposed 14th colony which included most of West Virginia? A. Kanawha B. Atlantis C. Montania D. Vandalia E. Allegheny Correct! Vandalia, which encompassed much of modern-day West Virginia, was proposed as the 14th colony in America. The plan failed due to the growing strife between England and the colonies. D. Vandalia

24 What was the name of Revolutionary War General Charles Lee's home? A. Harewood B. Elmwood C. Traveller's Rest D. Happy Retreat E. Prato Rio Correct! Prato Rio in Jefferson County was purchased by General Lee in Learn more: The will of Revolutionary War general Charles Lee, whose home, Prato Rio, still stands in Jefferson County, requested that he not "be buried in any church or churchyard, or within a mile of any Presbyterian or a Baptist meeting house. For since I have resided in this country I have kept so much bad company when living that I do not choose to continue it when dead." E. Prato Rio One result of the treaties of Fort Stanwix and Hard Labor was: A. the establishment of the Mason-Dixon line. B. a wave of colonial westward migration and settlement. C. the end of Lord Dunmore's War. D. a ban on western settlement. E. the surrender by France of all claims to the Ohio Valley. Correct! One result of the treaties of Fort Stanwix and Hard Labor was a wave of colonial westward migration and settlement. B. a wave of colonial westward migration and settlement. The construction of this road through Wheeling in 1818 facilitated the opening of the western part of the United States. A. Midland Trail B. Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike C. Northwestern Turnpike D. Panhandle Passage E. National Road Correct! The National Road, authorized in 1806, reached Wheeling in 1818 due in large part to the efforts of Henry Clay. E. National Road