Unit Test — Unit test Answers

How did the constitutional convention meet William Jennings Bryan’s challenge to write the best constitution ever?A.They wrote the longest state constitution at that time.B.They hired a well-known author to draft it.C.They titled the constitution “The Best.”D.They had every delegate write a section.

Both the federal government and the state of Oklahoma had __________ legislatures consisting of a senate and a house of representatives. A.bicameralB.bipartisanC.tricameralD.tripartisan

What role did women play in the constitutional convention?A.They were elected delegates.B.They lobbied for certain issues.C.They aided in event coordination.D.They did not take part in the convention.

Oklahoma’s farmers began supporting the populist movement primarily because __________.A.more farmers were entering the profession, driving down prices of Oklahoma cropsB.although production was increasing and costs were declining, farmers were not enjoying a rise in their standard of livingC.banks and other institutions were too willing to loan farmers money to buy new equipment or more landD.farmers were faced with increasing labor shortages, making it difficult to plant and harvest their fields

Which political party’s members were labeled “disloyal” and “un-American” because of their resistance to World War I, leading to the end of their party in Oklahoma?A.the Populist PartyB.the Socialist PartyC.the Whig PartyD.the Progressive Party

Why were teacher training schools called “normal schools”?A.because of their normal, or standard, studentsB.because of their normal, or standard, curriculumC.because of their normal, or standard, professorsD.because of their normal, or standard, textbooks

The Oklahoma chapter of the Anti-Saloon League started in _____.A.1907B.1906C.1898D.1884

Closed-range ranching can best be described as __________. A. a method of ranching done on land that is leased to tenants by landowners B. a method of raising livestock on an enclosed area for grazing C. a method of raising livestock that involves driving animals from one location to another D. a method of ranching that uses scientific breeding processes to improve the quality of the herd Please select the best answer from the choices provided

After 1910, local municipalities faced increasing pressure from __________ to improve roads.A.the federal governmentB.the mining industryC.automobile ownersD.tourists and other visitors

Nellie Johnstone was a famous __________ near Bartlesville.A.boom townB.oil wellC.wildcatterD.petroleum company

Which issue is an example of a problem faced by sharecropping tenant farmers? A. the challenge of landownership B. the introduction of new breeds of cattle C. the infestation of crops by pests D. the introduction of closed-range ranching Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The city of San Francisco sprang up almost overnight, as thousands of people flocked to the region to search for gold. In 1949, the population increased from just 1,000 to more than 25,000. As a result, there were never enough rooms in the local hotels to house the prospectors, and restaurants regularly ran out of food. Based on the information contained in the passage, which Oklahoma city’s history is most similar to San Francisco? A. Earlsboro B. Lawton C. Tulsa D. Norman Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following actions was the responsibility of tenant farmers in the sharecropping system?A.owning landB.selling cropsC.harvesting cropsD.distributing profits

What was the most important reason why Herefords became a popular breed of cattle in Oklahoma?A.They could travel longer distances than other breeds.B.They were stockier and bulkier than other breeds.C.They could be bought and sold at lower prices than other breeds.D.They were smaller and more mobile than other breeds.

Describe why American Indians living in Oklahoma were unable to capitalize on the oil boom. Was any tribe an exception?