A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol | MotionMasters | West Virginia

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Classroom Material
Keywords
West Virginia Capitol West Virginia history West Virginia capitol state capitol state capital Cass Gilbert architecture architectural design monuments landmarks Charleston American Renaissance public buildings public architecture government seat state government West Virginia government Washington Hall Wheeling Western Virginia William E Stevenson Governor Stevenson statehood West Virginia statehood WVPB
Subjects
History-Social Science The Arts
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol | MotionMasters | West Virginia

This documentary provides viewers the opportunity to trace the establishment and movement of the West Virginia State Capitol over time. Support materials for students include discussion questions and an extension activity in which they determine if Charleston is the best location for the present-day Capitol or if it should be moved. Students must justify their responses.
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PBS Learning Media

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