OK WWI QUIZ

Who was Robert L. Williams, and what role did he play during World War I?

• A famous writer; he documented the war's impact on Oklahoma

• The governor of Oklahoma; he provided leadership on the home front

• A scientist; he developed vaccines for the Spanish Influenza

Which crop saw a significant increase in production during World War I in Oklahoma?

• Corn

• Soybeans

• Cotton

• Rye

Which city became known as the "Oil Capital of the World" during World War I?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Tulsa

• Oklahoma City

What unfortunate event occurred in Oklahoma in 1917 due to clashes between Socialist groups and local authorities?

• The Green Corn Rebellion

• The Red River Flood

• The Dust Bowl

• The Oklahoma City bombing

What major global event occurred during and after World War I, leading to millions of deaths worldwide?

• The Great Depression

• The Cold War

• The Spanish Influenza epidemic

• The Industrial Revolution

According to historian Thomas J. Fleming, what misconception arose regarding the death toll of Americans in World War I?

• It was initially underestimated but later corrected.

• It was accurately reported from the beginning.

• It was greatly exaggerated by the media.

• It was considered insignificant compared to other nations' losses.

What did Will Rogers famously say about the purpose of World War I?

• "It brought us peace and prosperity."

• "It unified the nation and strengthened democracy."

• "It's hard to tell what it was all for."

• "It was fought for freedom and justice."

What did historian Jim Bissett attribute to the decline in voter turnout in Oklahoma between 1916 and 1918?

• Increased political awareness

• Extreme patriotism and fear

• Voter suppression tactics

• The influence of foreign powers

What economic challenge did many Oklahoma farmers face after World War I?

• A surplus crop production

• Decreased demand for agricultural products

• Increased government regulations

• Labor shortages

Which American soldier led troops from Oklahoma to the Rio Grande in response to Pancho Villa's attacks?

• General John J. Pershing

• Colonel Roy V. Hoffman

• General George P. Hays

• William "Alfalfa Bill" Murray