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Describe why Americans Indians living in Oklahoma were unable to capitalize on the oil boom. Was any tribe an exception?

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Responses may vary, but should contain some or all of the following information: Most American Indians were forced to lease valuable land to drillers. Although they were paid for the right to use the land, all mineral rights and profits from drilling went to the oil companies. Only the Osage tribe retained their mineral rights. These rights ended up being so valuable that dozens of tribe members were murdered for their oil wealth.

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