Cumulative Exam
The Dust Bowl era emphasized the importance of __________ to Oklahoma's economy. a. mining b. agriculture c. taxation d. federal intervention
B
The Dust Bowl was especially devastating because it occurred at the same time in history as which other economically challenging event? a. World War I b. World War II c. the Great Depression d. Prohibition
C
When they traveled the Trail of Tears, the Cherokee moved from __________ to __________. A. Alabama . . . Georgia B. Oklahoma . . . Alabama C. Georgia . . . Indian Territory D. Indian Territory . . . Mississippi
C
Early economic networks, military institutions, and __________ each had a powerful influence in settling Oklahoma. A. the Second Great Awakening B. the Revolutionary War C. the French Revolution D. the Constitutional Convention
A
Expeditions that explored Louisiana Purchase territory provided Americans more knowledge about the __________. A. American Plains, West, and Southwest B. American West and Southwest C. American Southwest and Midwest D. American Plains, Southeast, and Northeast
A
The Quapaw were __________. A. a farming tribe that settled primarily along the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers B. a farming tribe that settled primarily in the Cimarron and Neosho valleys C. a hunting tribe that followed herds through the southern Plains D. a hunting tribe that primarily hunted in the Antelope Hills
A
Which of the following regions was one of the five most important regions settled by Plains Woodlands peoples? A. the Ouachita Mountains B. Salt Creek C. Copper Creek D. the Deep Fork River
A
Which statement describes the Hennessey Massacre best? A. A Cheyenne war party killed a team of cattle drovers traveling through the Chisholm Trail. B. A Cheyenne war party attacked buffalo hide traders. C. A Cheyenne war party raided a Fort Supply wagon train. D. A Cheyenne war party attacked the Buffalo soldiers stationed at Fort Reno.
A
During the 1930s and 1940s, Nazis focused mostly on exterminating Jews, but they also waged genocide against Slavs, homosexuals, and __________. A. Scandinavians B. people with disabilities C. Christians D. Austrians
B
Ed has decided to move from his home in the Panhandle to Muskogee, in eastern Oklahoma. What changes can he expect to see in the typical weather patterns? a. The weather will stay about the same, since both areas have the same type of climate. b. Ed likely will see more rainfall each year in Muskogee. c. Ed likely will see less rainfall each year in Muskogee. d. Ed likely will see fewer tornadoes, blizzards, and thunderstorms in Muskogee.
B
The __________ was a rider attached to the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889. A. Couch Canon B. Springer Amendment C. Peel Petition D. Payne Law
B
The five points on the state seal contain images representing __________. a. the Osage tribe b. the Five Tribes c. peaceful harmony between American Indians and frontiersmen d. settlers on the frontier
B
The primary goal of the __________ was to establish missions in lands west of the Mississippi River. A. Congregational Evangelism Promotion Council B. American Foreign Missionary Society C. National Missionary Foundation D. American Corporation of Missions Society
B
When meeting with federal representatives in Washington after the Civil War, the Cherokee, Seminole, and Creek sent two delegations to represent __________. A. factions led by Chief John Ross and Chief Stand Watie B. Union and Confederate factions C. factions who were for and against Indian removal D. political and religious factions
B
American Indians grew dependent on __________ after they participated in the fur trade. A. each other B. only the French C. European goods D. their traditions and beliefs
C
Before being forced to move to Oklahoma, the Five Tribes originally lived in the __________ United States. A. northeastern B. midwestern C. southeastern D. southwestern
C
Imagine that you are visiting the Arbuckle Mountains. Which landform are you most likely to visit? a. Rich Mountain b. Black Mesa c. Turner Falls d. the Gypsum Hills
C
Picher, Oklahoma, was home to one of the world's largest __________ mining sites. A. natural gas B. gypsum C. lead D. limestone
C
What was the most important reason why it was difficult for tribes to hunt buffalo? A. Buffalo were bigger than humans. B. Buffalo could avoid hunters using their sense of smell. C. Humans could usually hunt only on foot. D. Humans were afraid of the buffalo.
C
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between Paleo-Indian culture and Archaic Indian cultures? A. Archaic cultures built mounds, while Paleo-Indians had no settlements. B. Paleo-Indians farmed, while Archaic cultures hunted. C. Archaic cultures used Clovis points, while Paleo-Indians had no tools. D. Paleo-Indians hunted megafauna, while Archaic cultures could not.
C
Which of these groups was not one of the Five Tribes? A. Creek B. Choctaw C. Cheyenne D. Seminole
C
Who organized the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the first African American regiment to fight in the Civil War? A. Frederick Douglass B. Col. James Williams C. Sen. James Henry Lane D. Gen. James Blunt
C
How are matrilineal and patrilineal societies different? a. Matrilineal societies are seminomadic farming societies, while patrilineal societies are nomadic hunting societies. b. Matrilineal societies are organized into family clans, while patrilineal societies are organized into villages. c. Matrilineal societies are nomadic hunting societies, while patrilineal societies are seminomadic farming societies. d. Matrilineal societies trace lineage along the mother's line, while patrilineal societies trace lineage along the father's line.
D
Which effect did not result from the conflict with the Plains tribes? A. the extermination of the buffalo B. the creation of forts in Indian Territory C. the stationing of buffalo soldiers in Indian Territory D. the creation of reservations in Indian Territory
D
Which of the following options was not one effect of the booming World War II economy in Oklahoma? A. more women entered the workforce B. workers' wages rose C. military and manufacturing sectors developed D. people moved from urban to rural areas
D