Politics in the New State

Question 1

Explain how Senate Bill One segregated the state of Oklahoma. Be sure to include specific examples of segregated areas in your answer.

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Senate Bill One made segregation official in Oklahoma by requiring African Americans and whites to be separated in public transportation and related public spaces. For example, it required separate railroad cars or coaches for Black and white passengers and separate waiting rooms in railroad depots. By forcing people to use separate facilities based on race, the law helped establish Oklahoma as a segregated Jim Crow state.

Question 2

Why was Senate Bill One contested by members of the African American community?A.It established Oklahoma as a segregated state.B.It established separate rail cars for African Americans and whites.C.It established separate depot waiting rooms for African Americans and whites.D.all of the above

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D

Question 3

All of the following are duties of the legislature except __________.A.passing bills and resolutionsB.appointing judgesC.appropriating state fundsD.overseeing state agencies

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B

Question 4

All of the following were labor policies put forth by the first legislature except __________.A.routine factory inspectionsB.weekday-only work hoursC.safety regulations for minesD.means of settling labor disputes

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B

Question 5

Which of these women was a reformer who corresponded with delegates of the constitutional committee to include laws related to prohibition, child labor, and education?A.Clara LuperB.Florence NightingaleC.Kate BarnardD.Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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C

Question 6

Why did farmers and laborers have different opinions on child labor? I. Farmers required children as a source of labor. II. Laborers believed that their wages suffered due to cheap child labor. III. Both needed the tax break that was given for child employees. A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I, II, and III Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 7

Why were Democrats challenged during the first years of Oklahoma statehood?A.Oklahoma became a state during a national economic boom.B.Divisions in the Democratic Party grew due to supporters from various backgrounds.C.The party had very low expectations and wanted to impress the public.D.The Republicans fought to move the state capital out of Guthrie.

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B

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