Which U.S. state was created as a result of the Civil War?
Alaska
Tennessee
New Jersey
West Virginia
Fact: West Virginia was created as a direct result of the Civil War. When Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, the northwestern counties, which had strong Unionist sentiments, opposed this decision. Delegates from these counties consented to the formation of a new state, leading to the creation of West Virginia. After drafting a constitution that included a provision for the abolition of slavery, West Virginia was officially admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863. This made it the only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state during the Civil War.
Correct Answer: West Virginia