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Establishing Statehood

Question 5 • OK-Oklahoma History

The mining industry in the Indian Territory began with __________, but later expanded to __________ and other minerals.

Answer
A
gold . . . coal
B
coal . . . lead
C
zinc . . . petroleum
D
silver . . . lead

Explanation

Coal was the first major mineral mined in the Indian Territory. As mining grew, it expanded to include lead and other minerals, so the correct choice is “coal . . . lead.”

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