AHC:Kanawha Territory (West Virginia two step)

(POD post 1850?)
AHC: Does anyone have any ideas on how when the Unionist section of Virginia breaks off during the Civil War that it might, temporarily be made into a Territory rather than directly into a State?
 
(POD post 1850?)
AHC: Does anyone have any ideas on how when the Unionist section of Virginia breaks off during the Civil War that it might, temporarily be made into a Territory rather than directly into a State?
The original rationale was that the people in charge of wv were the ,true, government of va. By the constitution, its impossible to split territory off a state without its permission.

So, no it dont think it could be a territory.
 
Also similar developments were hoped for in parts of North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and other states so downgrading from statehood to territorial status would probably be seen as discouraging such results.
 
Also similar developments were hoped for in parts of North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and other states so downgrading from statehood to territorial status would probably be seen as discouraging such results.

Agreed; it would be viewed as a slap in the face; not the best way to repay folks for their bravery, courage and loyalty to the Union cause.
 
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