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QuizMultiple Choice

Opening the Land

Question 17 • OK-Oklahoma History

The first land run occurred on __________.

Answer
A
May 1, 1889
B
April 15, 1890
C
April 22, 1889
D
March 2, 1890

Explanation

The first Oklahoma land run began on April 22, 1889. At noon that day, settlers rushed to claim land in the Unassigned Lands. Therefore, the correct choice is “April 22, 1889.”

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