Native American History and Sequoyah

The video discusses the history of proposed states in the US, focusing on the Native American proposed state of Sequoyah, which is now Oklahoma. It covers the background of Indian Territory, the impact of Manifest Destiny, and the Civil War's effects on Native American lands. The Oklahoma Organic Act of 1890 and the Sequoyah Constitutional Convention are highlighted, showing efforts to establish Sequoyah as a state. However, Congress rejected the proposal due to political reasons, leading to Oklahoma's statehood in 1907.

What was the proposed state of Sequoyah named after?

• The Cherokee alphabet developer

• A historical battle

• A river in Oklahoma

• A famous Native American chief

What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny?

• To create new states

• To promote cultural exchange

• To expand American territory from coast to coast

• To establish trade routes

What was the outcome for Native American nations after the Civil War?

• They lost the western half of their territory

• They formed a new state

• They became independent

• They gained more land

What did the Oklahoma Organic Act of 1890 do?

• It established a new constitution

• It pushed Native American tribes into a new territory

• It ended the Civil War

• It granted statehood to Oklahoma

Why did the Native American nations propose the state of Sequoyah?

• To gain independence

• To maintain sovereignty over their lands

• To join the Confederacy

• To expand their territory

What was the main concern of Native American nations about their new neighbor?

• Environmental impact

• A white majority wanting to unify as a state

• Cultural differences

• Economic competition

What was the significance of the Sequoyah Constitutional Convention?

• It led to the creation of a new alphabet

• It drafted a constitution for the proposed state of Sequoyah

• It was the first Native American state proposal

• It marked the end of the Civil War

What was the main reason Congress rejected the state of Sequoyah?

• It was too small

• It was guaranteed to be Democratic-controlled

• It was too far west

• It lacked resources

What was the result of the rejection of the state of Sequoyah?

• It remained a territory

• It was accepted as a state later

• It was merged with the Oklahoma territory

• It became a separate country

When did Oklahoma join the Union as the 46th state?

• 1905

• 1890

• 1907

• 1910