Oklahoma

By sethrhodes

  • 1700s-French claimed the area.

    1700s-French claimed the area.

  • Oklahoma purchased in Louisiana purchase

  • indian tribes relocated here by the federal government

    indian tribes relocated here by the federal government

  • Set aside as Indian Territory

    Set aside as Indian Territory

  • Western Panhandle region became US territory with the annexation of Texas

    Western Panhandle region became US territory with the annexation of Texas

  • An additional 25 tribes were moved to Oklahoma to reside on federal lands

    An additional 25 tribes were moved to Oklahoma to reside on federal lands

  • Oklahoma officially named.

    Oklahoma officially named.

  • Region was divided into Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory

    Region was divided into Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory

  • The Cherokee Strip land run was held

    The Cherokee Strip land run was held

  • Oklahoma becomes the 46th state

    Oklahoma becomes the 46th state

  • Oklahoma becomes part of the Dust Bowl

    Oklahoma becomes part of the Dust Bowl

  • Route 66 was finished

    Route 66 was finished

  • Alcohol prohibition is repealed in the state

    Alcohol prohibition is repealed in the state

  • Oklahoma becomes the first state to limit the terms of legislators

    Oklahoma becomes the first state to limit the terms of legislators

  • Terrorist bomb blows up the Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, and injuring hundreds more.

    Terrorist bomb blows up the Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, and injuring hundreds more.