On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
West Virginia was formed out of the state of Virginia. That was not done by constitutional amendment.
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congress.govWest Virginia was formed out of the state of Virginia. That was not done by constitutional amendment.
Connolly cites West Virginia's formation to illustrate statehood principles.
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