The origins of West Virginia socialism: 1898 -- 1904 -- The growth and appeal of the West Virginia socialist movement: 1905 -- 1911 -- The susceptibility of the West Virginia working class leadership to the appeal of socialism -- "We had the revolution" the West Virginia socialist party at its peak: 1912 -- 1915 -- The decine of the West Virginia socialist party: 1915 -- 1920 -- Technological change and the decline of trade union strength for the West Virginia socialist party