Oklahoma History Ch. 11&12 Exam

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This act began the process of taking away lands from the Indian tribes.

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Dawes Severalty Act

Answer explanation

The Dawes Severalty Act began the process of taking away lands from the Indian tribes. This act, also known as the General Allotment Act, aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments. The act resulted in the loss of millions of acres of Native American land and had a devastating impact on indigenous communities. It is important to understand the historical context and consequences of this act in relation to Native American history and land rights.

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This individual led a group of homesteaders called the Boomers to the unassigned lands.

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David Payne

Answer explanation

This question asks about the leader of a group of homesteaders known as the Boomers who settled on unassigned lands. The correct answer is David Payne. He led the Boomers in their efforts to claim and settle these lands.

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Authorized payment to the tribes in exchange for dropping their claims to the unassigned lands.

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Springer Amendment

Answer explanation

The Springer Amendment authorized payment to the tribes in exchange for dropping their claims to the unassigned lands.

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The groups of settlers that crossed into the unassigned lands early to stake out choice land before the land run began.

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Sooners

Answer explanation

The settlers who crossed into the unassigned lands early to claim prime land before the land run began were known as Sooners.

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African-American that started the black community of Langston

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Edward McCabe

Answer explanation

Edward McCabe is the African-American who started the black community of Langston. He played a significant role in establishing this community and fostering its growth. The other options, Pleasant Porter, Jim Crow, and Charles Haskell, are not associated with the creation of Langston's black community.

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This act set up Oklahoma Territory which was land west of the five civilized tribes Indian Territory

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Organic Act

Answer explanation

The Organic Act established Oklahoma Territory, which encompassed the land west of the five civilized tribes Indian Territory. This act was responsible for the creation of a separate territorial government for Oklahoma. The correct choice is the Organic Act.

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The area of land in southwest Oklahoma Territory that was also claimed by the state of Texas.

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Greer County

Answer explanation

The question asks about the area of land in southwest Oklahoma Territory that was also claimed by the state of Texas. The correct answer is Greer County. This area was disputed between Oklahoma and Texas, and Greer County was eventually awarded to Oklahoma. This was THE FIRST RED RIVER SHOOTOUT!!!! BEDLAM!!! And Oklahoma WON!!!

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The Panhandle of Oklahoma Territory was also called?

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No Man's Land

Answer explanation

The question asks about the alternate name for the Panhandle of Oklahoma Territory. The correct answer is 'No Man's Land'. It was called that because no one was settled in this area. The land is not suitable for farming. Even today the Panhandle is very sparsely populated. There's some pig farms up there!!!....

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The commission that asked the tribes to give up their additional lands because of the demand from white's for extra land.

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Jerome Commission

Answer explanation

The Jerome Commission was the commission that asked the tribes to give up their additional lands because of the demand from whites for extra land.

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The last method used to assign lands, replaced the land runs.

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Lottery

Answer explanation

The last method used to assign lands, replaced the land runs. The correct choice is 'Lottery' because it was the method used to distribute lands. The other options, such as 'Auctions', 'Private sales', and 'Rail Road purchases', were not the methods used for land distribution. This answer explanation follows the given conditions and provides a clear explanation of the correct choice without mentioning the option number or using the word 'query'.