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QuizMultiple Choice

Opening the Land

Question 10 • OK-Oklahoma History

What led to the rise of townsites around rail towns?

Answer
A
Settlers were able to buy land more cheaply directly from the railroad.
B
Settlers entering the Unassigned Lands on trains grabbed land near the tracks.
C
Settlers knew the land near railroads was worth less and therefore was cheaper.
D
Settlers could gain a stake in the railroads by leasing claimed land to them.

Explanation

When the Unassigned Lands opened for settlement, many settlers arrived by train and claimed land near the tracks. Their arrival and claims encouraged communities and townsites to grow around railroad stops. The correct choice is “Settlers entering the Unassigned Lands on trains grabbed land near the tracks.”

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