Opening the Land

Question 1

Why was the Land Run of 1889 such a prominent event in Oklahoma history?A.It was the first time in United States history that the federal government allowed women to vote in a territorial election.B.It stirred up a national controversy about the importance of the buffalo of the American West.C.It represented an attempt to improve federal relations with American Indians, which was unprecedented in history.D.The large number of people coming to the land led to the establishment of Oklahoma Territory.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Why did boomers seek to venture into land that was not legally theirs?A.The boomers wanted cheap land through the Homestead Act.B.The boomers were already outlaws from the United States.C.The boomers had bought the rights to the land illegally.D.The boomers wanted to sell their goods to the American Indian tribes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Which two factors caused boomers to encourage the federal government to open up the Unassigned Lands for non-American Indian settlement?A.The Unassigned Lands were crisscrossed by railroads and contained towns that already had been established.B.The Unassigned Lands contained promising farmland and were crisscrossed by railroads.C.The Unassigned Lands contained promising farmland and towns that already had been established.D.The Unassigned Lands potentially contained natural resources, and the federal government prohibited cattle drives.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Describe the requirements, stipulations, and effects of the Homestead Act of 1862.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The Homestead Act of 1862 called for the distribution of land in the West to individuals that met certain requirements and stipulations. Individuals had to be at least 21 years of age, the head of a family, and either a US citizen or an alien intending to become a US citizen. People who met these requirements received 60 acres of land if they improved the land and maintained residency for 5 years. They also were able to purchase land for $1.25 an acre if they improved the land and maintained residency for at least 6 months.

Question 5

The Unassigned Lands were 2 million acres of land that stretched north to south in the middle of Indian Territory that were created by __________.A.an earthquake in the middle of Indian TerritoryB.US treaty agreements with the Seminole and CreekC.a war between the Seminole and Creek NationsD.a disagreement over surveyed land among the Plains Indian tribes

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 6

Describe the events that led to the opening of the Unassigned Lands to settlers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Interest in opening up the land first came after articles in the Chicago Times outlined the opportunities available to settlers in the Unassigned Lands. Boomer supporters like David Lewis Payne, a pioneer and politician, and William Couch pushed into the Unassigned Lands before they were legally open. Their removal and arrest created even more awareness of the lands and a desire to aid in opening the lands for settlement. The tipping point came when the Springer Amendment was passed, allowing the president to declare the Unassigned Lands and Indian Territory open for settlement. Once the lands were open, a land rush occurred. The area became populated, leading the way for statehood down the line.

Question 7

The Wichita pioneer and politician who actively recruited people to settle in Indian Territory was __________.A.William CouchB.David Lewis PayneC.Dr. Morrison MunfordD.Elias C. Boudinot

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 8

American Indians sent delegates to Congress to fight legislation by __________.A.reminding the federal government of their obligation to protect American Indian landsB.organizing rallies against the opening of the landC.collecting signatures for the formation of an autonomous American Indian stateD.performing sit-ins on the steps of Congress

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 9

Describe the Land Run of 1889 and its effects.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The first land run occurred on April 22, 1889. All land grants were claimed within a few hours. An estimated 11,000 homestead claims were made that day. It is estimated that 50,000 to 100,000 boomers participated. These boomers were called eighty-niners. The land run was chaotic and difficult, with many people rushing to claim land or buy lots in railway townships. This boom in population helped pave the way for Oklahoma to become a state.

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