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Why is Oklahoma so prone to tornados?
It is in Tornado Alley
When did it start?
1831
When was Oklahoma founded?
Nov. 16, 1907
What was an early medium that the native Americans used to create art?
Pottery (clay)
Nickname?
The Sooner State
What is the highest tornado on the Fujita Scale?
F5 tornado
When did it end?
1850
What are the names of the Five Civilized Tribes?
Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Chickasaws.
What is the religion in Oklahoma like?
Freedom of religion
Statehood?
46th state
Where was the most deadly tornado in Oklahoma?
Woodward
By what means did the white settlers remove the Native Americans from their land?
Physical means.
Who did the U.S. acquire most of Oklahoma from?
France
What were some early crops that Oklahomans grew?
Corn, beans, and squash.
Capital?
Oklahoma City
How many tornados does Oklahoma have per year?
About 67 tornados.
About how many people died?
15,000
When was the first oil well drilled?
1889
What heritage is still really important to Oklahomans to this day?
Native American Heritage
State bird?
Scissortail flycathcher
What is the tornado scale called?
Fujita Scale
How many miles did they walk?
5,043
When was it opened for general settlement?
Around 1890
Why is Oklahoma called the Sooner State?
In the Land Run, there were people who made claims on land early, therefore earning the name "Sooners".
State Flower?
Oklahoma rose