Question

Why did many residents of Indian Territory want the Oklahoma Constitution to contain a provision establishing prohibition laws?
A.
Residents of Indian Territory opposed giving women the right to vote.
B.
Historically, Indian Territory had been a dry territory.
C.
Residents of Indian Territory wanted to create their own state.
D.
Indian Territory residents favored high taxes on monopolies.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D
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The best answer is **B. Historically, Indian Territory had been a dry territory.**

Many residents of Indian Territory wanted the Oklahoma Constitution to include prohibition laws because the area had a long-standing tradition of being dry, and there was a desire to maintain that status in the new state.

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