Which of the following statements best describes the effects of the oil boom on Oklahoma’s American Indians?

Question

A.
Most tribes grew extremely wealthy through the sale of mineral leases.
B.
Few tribes were affected, as most oil was discovered on nontribal lands.
C.
Most tribes failed to capitalize on their potential wealth.
D.
Many tribes, like the Chickasaw, created their own drilling companies.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer that describes the effects of the oil boom on Oklahoma’s American Indians is:

C. Most tribes failed to capitalize on their potential wealth.

This reflects the challenges many tribes faced in fully benefiting from the oil boom, including legal, economic, and structural barriers.