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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 for all of the following reasons, except A. to provide access to the Atlantic Ocean B. to develop land for the growing American population C. to strengthen economic prosperity D. to provide territory for relocating American Indian tribes Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.President Theodore Roosevelt knew there were more Republicans than Democrats in Oklahoma Territory. He also understood that there were more Democrats than Republicans in Indian Territory. President Roosevelt did not want the Democrats to gain power in the United States Congress.How did President Roosevelt try to ensure that Republicans maintained control of Congress?A.Roosevelt supported the admission of Oklahoma Territory as a state, but not Indian Territory.B.Roosevelt supported the admission of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory as a joint state.C.Roosevelt supported Republican migration into Indian Territory to even out the level of support.D.Roosevelt supported the New Mexico and Arizona joint state while ignoring the Oklahoma statehood question.

Many Oklahomans grew to disapprove of the Vietnam War because Congress never officially declared war, the US military made little progress, and __________.A.they were unhappy that the US was not taking action to contain the expansion of communismB.they were angered that most men older than eighteen were required to register for potential service in the warC.they feared that the military would invade other neighboring nations, including ChinaD.they feared that communism would spread throughout Asia without US intervention

Which region of Oklahoma is home to the state’s highest point, Black Mesa?a.the Arbuckle Mountainsb.the Sandstone hillsc.the Wichita Mountainsd.the High Plains

Which of the following events was responsible for early humans settling into farming communities?A.the invention of group huntingB.the development of small-game huntsC.the domestication of plantsD.the invention of new tools

Which of the following represents one of the longest-lasting effects of World War II on Oklahoma?A.Unemployment increased as demand for oil and agricultural products declined.B.The population decreased as a result of people moving to industrial centers to find work.C.The economy grew more diversified as new manufacturing facilities were opened.D.Residents of the state were more supportive of future overseas military actions.

The Columbian Exchange was an exchange of ideas, foods, and diseases between __________.A.North and South AmericaB.Europe and AsiaC.the Eastern and Western HemispheresD.Africa and Asia

Roscoe Dunjee was an early NAACP organizer who served as editor to Oklahoma City’s only African American newspaper, __________.A.The Daily OklahomanB.The Langston Black ReviewC.The Black DispatchD.The Oklahoma Black Times

The chief executive of the state of Oklahoma is the __________.A.governorB.lieutenant governorC.speaker of the houseD.secretary of state

Which of the following outcomes usually occurred when Eastern tribes were removed and first arrived in lands already occupied by Western tribes?A.Tribes became caught up in open conflicts and violence.B.Tribes lived in isolation and did not interact with each other.C.Tribes cooperated to learn new traditions.D.Tribes shared hunting grounds peacefully.

A contributing factor to the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was a sudden boom in migration to the city, which __________ the size of the population between 1910 and 1920.A.slowly grewB.doubledC.tripledD.quadrupled

What effect did Big Tree and Satanta’s release have on the raiding of white settlements?A.The Kiowa and Comanche stayed on their reservations.B.The Kiowa and Comanche increased their raids on white settlements.C.The Kiowa and Comanche recruited the Five Tribes to their cause.D.The Kiowa and Comanche raiders were forced to move near Fort Supply.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Courtesy of the University of Texas Libraries Who led the expedition outlined on the map above? A. Francisco Vázquez de Coronado B. Andres do Campo C. Hernán Cortés D. Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following events occurred during the 1960s except __________. A. the Watergate Scandal forcing President Nixon to resign B. the Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia C. Cuba declaring itself a Communist nation D. the USSR shooting down an American U2 spy plane Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During the early 1800s, __________was a parcel of land that was intended to serve as a buffer between the Osage and the Western Cherokee. A. the Cherokee Outlet B. Lovely's Purchase C. the Gadsden Purchase D. Claremore Mound Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements is not an example of how railroads affected the Indian Territory when they were first built?A.Railroads created new job opportunities.B.Railroads helped the oil industry develop.C.Railroads encouraged American Indians to change their economy.D.Railroads closed the land to white settlement.

The capital of Oklahoma is __________.A.TulsaB.MuskogeeC.GuthrieD.Oklahoma City

How were American Indians in Oklahoma affected by the oil boom?A.Most tribes grew extremely wealthy through the sale of mineral leases and lands for drilling.B.Few tribes were affected, as most oil was discovered on nontribal lands, but many tribe members took employment in the oil fields.C.Most tribes failed to capitalize on their potential wealth and often were swindled out of their potential income.D.Many tribes, like the Chickasaw, created their own drilling companies to exploit the vast wealth of their oil fields.

Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the oil industry in Oklahoma?A.The cycle of boom and bust devastated the economies of boom towns, and few survive today.B.Although a leading industry in the early 1900s, oil had few long-term effects on population and economic growth in the state.C.The decline of oil production following its peak in the 1960s led to widespread economic hardship.D.The oil industry led to widespread economic growth in other industries, especially manufacturing.