The First Railroads — Unit test Answers

The Organic Act of 1890 defined Oklahoma Territory and the boundaries of Indian Territory. What role did it play in deciding the fate of the State of Sequoyah?A.The Organic Act forbade Indian Territory from seeking statehood.B.The Organic Act required Indian Territory to seek joint statehood.C.The Organic Act did not formally recognize Indian Territory.D.The Organic Act made an agreement with Texas to cede Indian Territory.

In what year was the Sequoyah Convention held and the Sequoyah Constitution written, ratified, and finally tabled in the US Congress?A.1889B.1901C.1905D.1907

Why were white settlers dissatisfied with tribal schools in Indian Territory?A.They were too expensive for settlers to afford.B.They were not open to the settlers’ children.C.They were substandard in instruction.D.They were frequently bankrupted and closed.

Which city was selected to be the capital city of the proposed State of Sequoyah?A.GuthrieB.MuskogeeC.Oklahoma CityD.Atoka

All of the following were effects of the Sequoyah convention except __________.A.The vice-chairman of the convention, Charles N. Haskell, became the first governor of OklahomaB.The constitution drafted during the Sequoyah convention inspired the Oklahoma Constitution.C.The convention helps supporters of American Indians gain political standing in the future. D.The Sequoyah statehood bill was passed in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Why was voter turnout low in Indian Territory on the issue of ratifying the Sequoyah Constitution?A.Many people thought that they could not vote in the election.B.Many Republicans believed that their votes would not be counted by the Democrats.C.Many settlers thought that Congress would not seriously consider Sequoyah statehood.D.Many Democrats believed that Sequoyah statehood would pass overwhelmingly.

Which act of Congress pushed the Five Tribes to consider single statehood, despite their previous opposition?A.the Dawes Act of 1887B.the Indian Appropriation Bill of 1893C.the Curtis Act of 1898D.the Dawes Act Amendment of 1901

Which of the following statements about American settlers who lived in Indian Territory is true?A.They could not live peacefully.B.They could not vote or own land.C.They could not gain more rights.D.They could not support statehood.

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Sequoyah Constitution?A.an amendment legalizing slaveryB.a bill of rightsC.three branches of governmentD.a system of checks and balances

Why was Indian Territory ineligible for single statehood?A.Indian Territory did not have enough settlers to be considered for statehood.B.Indian Territory did not have formal recognition by the United States as a territory.C.Indian Territory did not have enough land to be considered for statehood.D.Indian Territory did not have the necessary permission of Oklahoma Territory.