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QuizMultiple Choice

The Oil Industry

Question 6 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Which of the following best explains why improved roads were necessary for Oklahoma’s economic survival?

Answer
A
to increase the use of automobiles and decrease the use of the railroad
B
to increase access to markets for oil and agricultural products
C
to decrease the demand for oil in the United States
D
to decrease the value of tribal lands, making them easier to buy

Explanation

Improved roads connected farms, oil fields, and towns to buyers and transportation hubs. This made it easier to move agricultural products and oil to market, supporting Oklahoma’s economy. The best choice is “to increase access to markets for oil and agricultural products.”

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