Oklahoma History Native American History in Oklahoma 2

Question 1

The Osage Nation in Oklahoma became extraordinarily wealthy in the 1920s due to what discovery?

Accepted Answer

Oil beneath their reservation land

Answer

Massive oil deposits were found beneath the Osage reservation, making the Osage Nation collectively the wealthiest people per capita in the world in the 1920s.

Question 2

What was the 'Osage Reign of Terror' in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

A series of murders targeting wealthy Osage for their oil headrights

Answer

The Osage Reign of Terror refers to a series of murders in the 1920s where white men killed wealthy Osage members to inherit their oil headrights, investigated by the early FBI.

Question 3

Which tribe established the first Native American newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix, in 1828?

Accepted Answer

Cherokee Nation

Answer

The Cherokee Nation established the Cherokee Phoenix in 1828, printed in both English and the Cherokee syllabary, making it the first Native American newspaper.

Question 4

The Battle of Honey Springs in 1863, fought in Indian Territory, was significant because it involved what unusual aspect?

Accepted Answer

It was one of the largest Civil War battles in Indian Territory and included Native American troops on both sides

Answer

The Battle of Honey Springs was the largest Civil War engagement in Indian Territory and uniquely featured Native American troops fighting on both the Union and Confederate sides.

Question 5

What was the purpose of the Dawes Commission established in 1893?

Accepted Answer

To negotiate with the Five Civilized Tribes for land allotment and tribal dissolution

Answer

The Dawes Commission was tasked with negotiating with the Five Civilized Tribes to accept individual land allotments and dissolve their tribal governments.

Oklahoma History Practice Test

Oklahoma History Practice Test

Oklahoma History Native American History in Oklahoma 2