OK History 1
This group of settlers rushed into Oklahoma Territory during the land runs to claim a stake.
Who are homesteaders?
This act required settlers to live on and improve land to gain ownership.
What is the Homestead Act?
These homes were built from prairie grass and soil by early settlers.
What are sod houses?
This nickname was originally negative but later became a symbol of pride for Oklahoma.
What is “Sooner”?
This type of outlaw group robbed trains and banks in Oklahoma Territory.
What is a gang/outlaw gang/Wild Bunch?
This law enforcement group worked to capture outlaws in Indian Territory.
Who are U.S. Marshals?
This famous lawman was known as one of the “Three Guardsmen.”
Who is Bill Tilghman? (Chris Madsen or Heck Thomas also acceptable)
This African American deputy marshal was known for his skill and bravery.
Who is Bass Reeves?
Who is Belle Starr?
This even marked the official start of settlement in the Unassigned Lands.
What is the Land Run of 1889?
This economic activity brought cattle through Oklahoma to railroads in Kansas.
What are cattle drives?
This trail was one of the most important cattle routes through Oklahoma.
What is the Chisholm Trail?
This amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote nationwide.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This Oklahoma governor was impeached after declaring martial law.
Who is John C. Walton?
This organization grew to over 100,000 members in Oklahoma during the 1920’s.
What is the Ku Klux Klan?
This economic problem caused farmers to struggle after World War I.
What is falling crop prices?
This type of music became popular in Oklahoma during the 1920’s.
What is jazz?
This famous district in Oklahoma City was known for it’s Jazz culture.
What is Second Street (Deep Deuce)?
This law prevented discrimination in measurements and trade practices.
What is the Bureau of Weights and Measures?
This event caused many Oklahomans to move west in search of jobs.
What is the Dust Bowl migration?
This government program during WWII limited how much goods people could buy.
What is rationing?
What is the G.I. Bill?
This disease spread rapidly during WWI and killed thousands in Oklahoma.
What is the Spanish influenza?
This court case helped challenge segregation in Oklahoma education?
What is Sipuel c. Board of Regents?
This Supreme Court decision ruled that segregation in education was unconstitutional.