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The Organic Act of 1890 defined Oklahoma Territory and the boundaries of Indian Territory. What role did it play in deciding the fate of the State of Sequoyah?

A
The Organic Act forbade Indian Territory from seeking statehood.
B
The Organic Act required Indian Territory to seek joint statehood.
C
The Organic Act did not formally recognize Indian Territory.
D
The Organic Act made an agreement with Texas to cede Indian Territory.
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Why were white settlers dissatisfied with tribal schools in Indian Territory?

A
They were too expensive for settlers to afford.
B
They were not open to the settlers’ children.
C
They were substandard in instruction.
D
They were frequently bankrupted and closed.
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All of the following were effects of the Sequoyah convention except __________.

A
The vice-chairman of the convention, Charles N. Haskell, became the first governor of Oklahoma
B
The constitution drafted during the Sequoyah convention inspired the Oklahoma Constitution.
C
The convention helps supporters of American Indians gain political standing in the future.
D
The Sequoyah statehood bill was passed in the House of Representatives and Senate.
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Why was voter turnout low in Indian Territory on the issue of ratifying the Sequoyah Constitution?

A
Many people thought that they could not vote in the election.
B
Many Republicans believed that their votes would not be counted by the Democrats.
C
Many settlers thought that Congress would not seriously consider Sequoyah statehood.
D
Many Democrats believed that Sequoyah statehood would pass overwhelmingly.
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Which act of Congress pushed the Five Tribes to consider single statehood, despite their previous opposition?

A
the Dawes Act of 1887
B
the Indian Appropriation Bill of 1893
C
the Curtis Act of 1898
D
the Dawes Act Amendment of 1901
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Which of the following statements about American settlers who lived in Indian Territory is true?

A
They could not live peacefully.
B
They could not vote or own land.
C
They could not gain more rights.
D
They could not support statehood.
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Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Sequoyah Constitution?

A
an amendment legalizing slavery
B
a bill of rights
C
three branches of government
D
a system of checks and balances
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Why was Indian Territory ineligible for single statehood?

A
Indian Territory did not have enough settlers to be considered for statehood.
B
Indian Territory did not have formal recognition by the United States as a territory.
C
Indian Territory did not have enough land to be considered for statehood.
D
Indian Territory did not have the necessary permission of Oklahoma Territory.
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Which of the following acts of Congress was responsible for the creation of the Dawes Commission?

A
the Dawes Act of 1887
B
the Indian Appropriation Bill of 1893
C
the Curtis Act of 1898
D
the Dawes Act Amendment of 1901
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Which of the following progressive measures did the Cherokee fight to include in the Sequoyah Constitution?

A
voting rights for women
B
voting rights for white settlers
C
voting rights for Irish immigrants
D
voting rights for citizens of Oklahoma Territory
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Which two men began the call for a constitutional convention for Indian Territory?

A
Cherokee Chief W. C. Rogers and Choctaw Chief Green McCurtain
B
Seminole Chief John F. Brown and Secretary Alexander Posey
C
Chickasaw representative William Murray and Assistant Secretary William Paul
D
Creek Chief Pleasant Porter and Vice-Chairman Charles Haskell
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The proposed State of Sequoyah was named after the Cherokee who __________.

A
battled Custer in central Oklahoma
B
created the Cherokee alphabet
C
wrote the constitution for the proposed state
D
protected many people during the Trail of Tears

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