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The History Project: Trans Allegheny Virginia - Western Virginia's Identity and First Talk of Separation Begin
While part of the colony of Virginia, modern day West Virginia was called TransAllegheny, a Latinized term meaning "over the Allegheny" mountains. It was allegedly Native reserve territory but that officially changed with the French & Indian War. In this period, the idea of the region being its own self-governing entity was hatched.
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By David MarcumWhile part of the colony of Virginia, modern day West Virginia was called TransAllegheny, a Latinized term meaning "over the Allegheny" mountains. It was allegedly Native reserve territory but that officially changed with the French & Indian War. In this period, the idea of the region being its own self-governing entity was hatched.
VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/jZyxKW0VihE