Category: West Virginia Coal Wars

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The West Virginia coal wars (1912–21), also known as the mine wars, arose out of a dispute between coal companies and miners.

Source: West Virginia Coal Wars

  1. Cabin Creek and Paint Creek strikes (1912–1913)
  2. The Battle of Matewan (May 19, 1920)
  3. Battle of Blair Mountain (August 25 to September 2, 1921)

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