Unit 3 Notes Flashcards
What was the goal of the boomer movement?
To open unassigned lands for settlement
What was David Payne and the boomers’ main strategy?
Directly invade the land and establish town sites
What did Judge Parker rule in 1881?
Indians do have an interest in unassigned land
What did the homestead act allow?
It allowed settlers to claim a homestead in the region
What mineral was NOT found in the twin territories?
Diamonds
Why did Elias C. Boudinot support the opening of the territory for settlement by non-native people?
he thought it would benefit the tribal communities
What is one way the Dawes Act impacted Native American tribes?
by making tribal governments weakened
Which statement describes the negative impact of the Dawes Act on American Indian tribes?
The tribal governments were weakened by the shift to individual rights and land ownership
Tribal leaders were concerned that Oklahoma Territory would dominate Indian Territory. As a result, they called for a
Sequoyah convention
Which belief was NOT promoted by the Progressive Party?
the corporations should operate without government interference
The first governor of Oklahoma was?
Charles Haskell
The President of the United States signed the Oklahoma Statehood Proclamation on?
November 16, 1907
Representatives from the major five tribes met in 1905, to draw up a constitution for the State of Sequoyah. What was the primary purpose of this Sequoyah Convention?
To ensure that tribal sovereignty was protected
Which of the following best describes one impact of the cattle and coal mining industries on development in Indian Territory?
It led to the beginning of construction of railroads in Indian territory.
The image above illustrates all of the following results of westward movement except
intertribal warfare
In what way did images such as the one above influence the Boomer movement?
move west and build towns.
The Oklahoma Enabling Act was passed ——> ? ——-> Oklahoma was admitted to the union as the 46th state.
The delegates from the Oklahoma and Indian Territories wrote a constitution.
Based on the maps above, why was the Chisholm Trail geographically better suited for cattle drives than the West Shawnee Trail?
The Chisholm Trail passed through a smaller section of the Cross Timbers.
Based on the maps above, which of the following developments resulted from the success of the Chisholm Trail?
Successful towns and communities were established along the Chisholm Trail.
Based on the article above, which statement best describes the point of view of the boomers?
They are eager to claim the land in Indian Territory.
Based on the article above, which statement best explains the point of view of the Otoe?
They were upset about being sent to reservations while boomers took their territory.
As illustrated in the image above, the Dawes Act highlighted the cultural difference between
American Indians and Americans view of
land ownership
