Establishing Statehood Answers

Using complete sentences, describe how the constitutional convention worked to create the Oklahoma Constitution. Be sure to discuss the occupations and parties of the delegates, who was elected president, and which documents were consulted as guidelines.

Which of the following people most opposed joint statehood, as they believed that individual statehood would represent their needs better?A.Republican leadersB.American Indian leadersC.Democrat leadersD.Oklahoma Territory leaders

Using complete sentences, explain why there was a great call for statehood in the Oklahoma Territory and why the territories ultimately were joined in one state rather than two.

What stipulations did Congress say must be included in the new Oklahoma state constitution after the Oklahoma Enabling Act was passed?

In what year did Congress pass the Enabling Act, allowing the Oklahoma and Indian territories the opportunity to form a single state?A.1901B.1906C.1907D.1910

Oklahoma’s constitution was signed into law on November 17, 1907. Using complete sentences, explain what was unique about this constitution. Be sure to discuss the bill of rights, and include six rights listed in the bill of rights.

What town did the US Congress name the provisional capital of the state of Oklahoma in 1906?A.EnidB.Oklahoma CityC.NormanD.Guthrie

What provisions existed for amending the Oklahoma Constitution? How did these provisions allow for a direct democracy?

What is one reason why the 1907 constitution developed into a progressive document?A.Drought and epidemic kept conservative voters away from polls set up to elect convention delegates.B.The constitution was drafted primarily by historically progressive Oklahoma Territory settlers.C.Democrats from Southern states took over the convention and put many progressive stipulations in place.D.99 of the 112 delegates elected to the convention were Democratic.

What role did reformers play in Oklahoma statehood?A.They pushed for Republicans to be elected to the convention.B.They pushed for women’s suffrage to become law.C.They pushed for progressive reforms to be included in the constitution.D.They pushed for the territories to become separate states.