New Settlers in the Oklahoma Territory

Question 1

Which of the following was not one of the factors that made it difficult for Oklahoma homesteaders to pay back their land loans in the 1890s?A.Oklahoma’s climate was not well suited for growing cash crops.B.Oklahoma experienced a massive drought during that period.C.An economic boom caused the price of land in Oklahoma to increase.D.Irrigation systems were too expensive for most homesteaders to install.

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C

Question 2

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows.According to the above chart, how did the number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe change from 1881 to 1911?A.The number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe increased slightly.B.The number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe decreased slightly.C.The number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe more than doubled.D.The number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe more than halved.

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C

Question 3

Which Oklahoma city was home to many Italian immigrants, who worked in nearby coal mines?A.KrebsB.AdmoreC.PragueD.Kiel

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A

Question 4

Which landmark Supreme Court case called for “separate but equal” schools?A.Marbury v. MadisonB.Plessy v. FergusonC.Brown v. Board of EducationD.Tinker v. Des Moines School District

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B

Question 5

Which of the following infrastructural advancements made it easier for Oklahoma farmers to make money during the early 1900s?A.Legislators changed the climate, making it easier to grow crops.B.Railroad companies built more lines, making it easier to transport goods.C.Telegraph companies expanded their business, making it easier for farmers to collaborate.D.Oklahoma’s governor vetoed farm taxes, making it easier for farmers to pay their bills.

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B

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the promises that drove black settlement in the Twin Territories?A.Black settlers were promised that their economic livelihoods would be ensured by the fertile Oklahoma agricultural conditions.B.Black settlers were promised that the Twin Territories would become a state free from discrimination and bigotry.C.Black settlers were promised that Oklahoma’s territorial government would be formed and controlled by a black majority.D.Black settlers were promised that the Buffalo Soldiers would be able to protect their economic and civil interests.

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D

Question 7

Which of the following was not a responsibility of the Buffalo Soldiers in Indian Territory?A.pursuing banditsB.working with American IndiansC.farming government landD.evicting boomers

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C

Question 8

What event caused Edward McCabe to leave Oklahoma in disgust?A.the establishment of Jim Crow lawsB.the damage and fallout of the Tulsa Race RiotC.Plessy v. Ferguson’s “separate but equal” rulingD.the failure of the town of Nicodemus to thrive

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A

Question 9

Why did most immigrants settle near one another in Oklahoma?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Most immigrants decided to join together through common heritage and religion in order to support each other. Their shared nationality, religion, and culture brought them a sense of comfort and community in Oklahoma. It also gave them protection against the discrimination against immigrants that was common in the United States, and it allowed them to retain their unique cultural attributes without becoming subsumed by the other cultures present in the US.

Question 10

What were the hopes of African American settlement in the Oklahoma Territory? In contrast, what were the realities that African American’s settling in Oklahoma Territory faced?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: African Americans settling in the Oklahoma Territory were hoping to create a black state where African Americans had a voting majority. They were also hoping Oklahoma Territory would be a place to escape discrimination and generate great opportunities for themselves. In reality, settling in Oklahoma was not as ideal as it was portrayed by newspapers and migration companies. African Americans faced economic difficulties due to the poor quality of the land. There were also racial hostilities in Oklahoma Territory, caused by white fears and resentment toward Buffalo Soldiers. Eventually, segregation made its way into the state as well with the passing of Plessy v. Ferguson.

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