Native Americans
This archaeological site proves prehistoric Native Americans hunted bison in Oklahoma.
What is the Cooper Bison Kill Site?
This law forced many Native Americans west to Indian Territory.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
People who entered Oklahoma land early illegally.
Who are the Sooners?
This Oklahoma activist organized sit-ins against segregation.
Who is Clara Luper?
This tragic event happened in Oklahoma City in 1995.
What is the Oklahoma City Bombing?
This animal changed Native life after European contact.
What is the horse?
This famous journey was caused by Indian Removal.
What is the Trail of Tears?
People who pushed for Native lands to be opened for settlement.
Who are the Boomers?
This Tulsa district was destroyed in 1921.
What is Greenwood District?
This federal building was attacked during the bombing.
What is the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building?
Native Americans often believed this about land ownership.
What is land should be shared by the community?
These difficult conditions made removal deadly.
What are disease, harsh weather, and lack of supplies?
One reason settlers moved to Oklahoma.
What are farmland and economic opportunities?
This event increased racial tensions in Oklahoma.
What is the Tulsa Race Massacre?
This phrase describes Oklahoma’s spirit of helping others after the bombing.
What is the Oklahoma Standard?
This term means tribes have the right to govern themselves.
What is tribal sovereignty?
This act ended tribal governments and courts.
What is the Curtis Act?
This transportation system helped increase settlement in Oklahoma.
What are railroads?
This protest method was used by Clara Luper and students.
What are sit-ins?
One long-term economic effect of the bombing on downtown Oklahoma City.
What is redevelopment and revitalization?
One major negative effect of European contact on Native Americans.
What is the spread of deadly diseases?
This constitutional principle was violated when tribal sovereignty was ignored.
What is self-government or tribal sovereignty?
One major effect of the Land Rush on Native Americans.
What is loss of land and tribal control?
Oklahoma civil rights activism influenced the nation because these became models for other states.
What are sit-ins and peaceful protests?
These industries strongly impact Oklahoma’s economy today.
What are energy, technology, and service industries?