Question

In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the United States. Many people believed that Oklahoma should have joined the United States long before that time. Why do you think it took so long for Oklahoma to become a state? List two possible reasons. You may need to do some research to answer this question.

Answer 1

Here are two possible answers:

Questions remained about what to do with Indian Territory if Oklahoma Territory joined the United States.

There were political concerns that adding another state would tilt the balance of the country toward one political party or the other.

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Answer 2

1. It was a territory that had native american reserves n it

2. it wasn't that populated because it didn't have fertile soil.

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