Isai Gibson

History

27 April, 10:18

Why were the Oklahoma and Indian territories considered good places to raise livestock after the Civil War?

A.

They were not yet settled by white settlers or by tribes.

B.

They lacked railroads and transportation routes.

C.

They already had borders, boundaries, and fenced-off lands.

D.

They had open plains that served as excellent food sources for cattle.

Why did cotton prices drop in the 1920s, harming Oklahoma farmers?

A.

Sharecroppers chose not to produce enough to meet demand.

B.

Demand for cotton grew after World War I.

C.

Cotton became too costly to produce, cutting supplies.

D.

Too much cotton was being produced nationwide.