State Constitution Answers

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The drys believed all of the following about alcohol except __________.

A
that it was an evil
B
that it was of cultural importance
C
that it lead to the negligence of wives
D
that it caused health problems
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Why did many residents of Indian Territory want the Oklahoma Constitution to contain a provision establishing prohibition laws?

A
Residents of Indian Territory opposed giving women the right to vote.
B
Historically, Indian Territory had been a dry territory.
C
Residents of Indian Territory wanted to create their own state.
D
Indian Territory residents favored high taxes on monopolies.
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The Anti-Saloon League was a group that supported __________.

A
prohibition
B
racism
C
gender discrimination
D
poverty
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How did the adoption of a 1910 voter’s literacy test deter African American voters?

A
The test indicated that African American voters would be prosecuted by the state if they participated in voting.
B
Most African American voters were not deterred and voted in elections anyway.
C
African American voters registered to vote in neighboring states to bypass the 1910 legislation.
D
Many former slaves were illiterate; in addition, the law was meant to intimidate literate African Americans with difficult questions.
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How did Oklahoma’s segregation laws differ from those of other states at statehood?

A
They were only enacted in public schools.
B
They were only enacted on public transportation.
C
They were only enacted in public facilities.
D
They were only enacted in churches.
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Which of the following was not included in the Oklahoma Constitution?

A
compulsory education
B
strict segregation laws
C
suffrage for all males over 18 years old
D
labor laws protecting workers’ rights
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All of the following were responsibilities of the elected corporation commission except __________.

A
the regulation of schools
B
the regulation of railroads
C
the regulation of utilities
D
the regulation of trusts
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Who set up the first chapter of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Oklahoma Territory in 1890?

A
Margaret Olive Rhodes
B
Carrie Nation
C
Maude Thomas
D
Kate Barnard
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Why were the goals of the progressive movement unique for their time?

A
The progressive movement was the first group to organize a plan for helping others.
B
The groups they sought to help and their proposed changes were advanced for the time.
C
Infrastructural changes had never been tried before in the territories.
D
Performing philanthropic deeds was not a common practice.
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Why were temperance and suffrage considered progressive?

A
Progressivism is a philosophy that seeks to deny citizens’ rights.
B
Progressivism is a philosophy that seeks to improve working conditions.
C
Progressivism is a philosophy that seeks improvements in corporate practices.
D
Progressivism is a philosophy that seeks reform for positive social changes.

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