Oklahoma History Oklahoma Statehood & Early Government

Question 1

On what date did Oklahoma officially become the 46th state of the United States?

Accepted Answer

November 16, 1907

Answer

Oklahoma was admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907, becoming the 46th state.

Question 2

What was the name of the proposed all-Native American state that was rejected in favor of a single Oklahoma state?

Accepted Answer

Sequoyah

Answer

The State of Sequoyah was a proposed Native American state in 1905 that Congress rejected, leading instead to combined statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory.

Question 3

Who was Oklahoma's first governor after statehood in 1907?

Accepted Answer

Charles Haskell

Answer

Charles N. Haskell served as Oklahoma's first governor from 1907 to 1911.

Question 4

What twin territories merged to form the state of Oklahoma in 1907?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory

Answer

Oklahoma was formed by merging Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory, often called the Twin Territories.

Question 5

What city served as the capital of Oklahoma Territory before statehood?

Accepted Answer

Guthrie

Answer

Guthrie served as the capital of Oklahoma Territory and remained the state capital until 1910, when it was moved to Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma History Oklahoma Statehood & Early Government