What was Wheeling's role during the American Civil War?
A major battlefield
A Confederate stronghold
Host of the Wheeling Conventions
A neutral territory
Answer
During the American Civil War, Wheeling hosted the Wheeling Conventions, which led to the formation of West Virginia as a separate state. The city served as the first capital of West Virginia and was also the state capital of Virginia for a brief period.
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