Oklahoma History Oklahoma Economy & Natural Resources

Question 1

Which famous cattle trail passed through Oklahoma Territory in the 1860s–1880s, connecting Texas ranches to Kansas railheads?

Accepted Answer

Chisholm Trail

Answer

Oregon Trail

Answer

Goodnight-Loving Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

Question 2

In what year was the first significant commercial oil well drilled at Red Fork, near present-day Tulsa, launching Oklahoma's petroleum era?

Accepted Answer

1901

Answer

1889

Answer

1915

Answer

1897

Question 3

Which oil field, discovered near Tulsa in 1905, became one of the world's most productive and sparked a major oil boom in northeastern Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Glenn Pool

Answer

Cushing Field

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Healdton Field

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Seminole Field

Question 4

What primary crop replaced cotton as Oklahoma's most important agricultural product by the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Winter wheat

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Corn

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Soybeans

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Sorghum

Question 5

The Cherokee Nation leased the Cherokee Outlet (Strip) primarily for what economic purpose before the Land Run of 1893?

Accepted Answer

Cattle grazing

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Timber harvesting

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Coal mining

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Railroad right-of-way

Question 6

Which southeastern Oklahoma city became the center of coal mining in Indian Territory during the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

McAlester

Answer

Ardmore

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Durant

Answer

Poteau

Question 7

What did the Five Civilized Tribes primarily rely on for economic sustenance when they arrived in Indian Territory in the 1830s–1840s?

Accepted Answer

Farming and livestock raising

Answer

Buffalo hunting

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Trading posts and trapping

Answer

Government annuity payments alone