10 Questions
Which event led to the acquisition of the Panhandle of Oklahoma?
Mexican-American War
When was Oklahoma opened for general settlement?
1889
What were the settlers who arrived before the official authorization called?
Sooners
During which period did Oklahoma split into two territories?
1890-1907
What was a major economic producer in early Oklahoma's statehood?
Ranching
Which event led to the acquisition of the Panhandle of Oklahoma?
The U.S. land acquisitions following the Mexican–American War
When was Oklahoma opened for general settlement?
1889
What were the settlers who arrived before the official authorization called?
Sooners
What was a major economic producer in early Oklahoma's statehood?
Ranching
During which period did Oklahoma split into two territories?
1889-1907
Study Notes
Oklahoma's History
- The event that led to the acquisition of the Panhandle of Oklahoma was the Texas Cession of 1850.
- Oklahoma was opened for general settlement on April 22, 1889.
- Settlers who arrived before the official authorization were called Sooners.
- Oklahoma split into two territories during the period of 1889-1907, known as the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory.
- A major economic producer in early Oklahoma's statehood was the livestock industry.
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