State Constitution Answers

The drys believed all of the following about alcohol except __________.A.that it was an evilB.that it was of cultural importanceC.that it lead to the negligence of wivesD.that it caused health problems

Why was the push for chief mine inspectors to have eight years of experience a positive change to labor laws? I. It created a safer work environment. II. It reduced accidents and deaths. III. It allowed for more hiring of laborers. A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and II only Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who set up the first chapter of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Oklahoma Territory in 1890?A.Margaret Olive RhodesB.Carrie NationC.Maude ThomasD.Kate Barnard

Why did many residents of Indian Territory want the Oklahoma Constitution to contain a provision establishing prohibition laws?A.Residents of Indian Territory opposed giving women the right to vote.B.Historically, Indian Territory had been a dry territory.C.Residents of Indian Territory wanted to create their own state.D.Indian Territory residents favored high taxes on monopolies.

The Anti-Saloon League was a group that supported __________.A.prohibitionB.racismC.gender discriminationD.poverty

How did the adoption of a 1910 voter’s literacy test deter African American voters?A.The test indicated that African American voters would be prosecuted by the state if they participated in voting. B.Most African American voters were not deterred and voted in elections anyway.C.African American voters registered to vote in neighboring states to bypass the 1910 legislation. D.Many former slaves were illiterate; in addition, the law was meant to intimidate literate African Americans with difficult questions.

At the constitutional convention, __________ supported Jim Crow laws being added to the Oklahoma Constitution. A.RepublicansB.independentsC.DemocratsD.lawyers

How did Oklahoma’s segregation laws differ from those of other states at statehood? A.They were only enacted in public schools.B.They were only enacted on public transportation.C.They were only enacted in public facilities.D.They were only enacted in churches.

Which of the following was not included in the Oklahoma Constitution?A.compulsory educationB.strict segregation lawsC.suffrage for all males over 18 years oldD.labor laws protecting workers’ rights

In what year was the Oklahoma Constitution amended to give women the right to vote in state elections?A.1907B.1910C.1918D.1920