Post by: Viper21
This is how they got it through, kinda.
The North Western parts of Virginia were not as thrilled about secession as the rest of Virginia. Early on, Yankees occupied NW Virginia. A political movement was started to overturn secession. Realizing it was nearly impossible, delegates were selected and had a meeting in Wheeling, where they elected a new Governor & delegates. They were called the, "Restored Government" of Virginia, & appealed to the Feds to be seated in Congress. ...
This is how they got it through, kinda.
The North Western parts of Virginia were not as thrilled about secession as the rest of Virginia. Early on, Yankees occupied NW Virginia. A political movement was started to overturn secession. Realizing it was nearly impossible, delegates were selected and had a meeting in Wheeling, where they elected a new Governor & delegates. They were called the, "Restored Government" of Virginia, & appealed to the Feds to be seated in Congress. ...