Oklahoma A History 1st Edition by David Baird ISBN 0806141972 9780806141978

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ISBN 10: 0806141972
ISBN 13: 9780806141978
Author: W. David Baird

The product of two of Oklahoma’s foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, Oklahoma: A History is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the Sooner State to the threshold of its centennial.

From the tectonic formation of Oklahoma’s varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the Oklahoma City bombing, this readable book includes both the well-known and the not-so-familiar of the state’s people, events, and places. W. David Baird and Danney Goble offer fresh perspectives on such widely recognized history makers as Sequoyah, the 1889 Land Run, and the Glenn Pool oil strike. But they also give due attention to Black Seminole John Horse, Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Coach Bertha Frank Teague’s 40-year winning streak with the Byng Lady Pirates, and other lesser-known but equally important milestones. The result is a rousing, often surprising, and ever-fascinating story.

Oklahoma history is an intricate tapestry of themes, stories, and perspectives, including those of the state’s diverse population of American Indians, the land’s original human occupants. An appendix provides suggestions for trips to Oklahoma’s historic places and for further reading. Enhanced by more than 40 illustrations, including 11 maps, this definitive history of the state ensures that experiences shared by Oklahomans of the past will be passed on to future generations.

Oklahoma A History 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction: The Land and People of Oklahoma

   • Overview of Oklahoma’s geography and natural history
   • Early human settlement and indigenous peoples

2. The Native Americans and the Land Before the Settlers

   • Early indigenous cultures of the region
   • The impact of European exploration on Native Americans
   • Pre-Columbian societies and the migration of tribes

3. The Era of European Exploration and Early Settlements

   • The first Spanish expeditions into Oklahoma
   • The role of French and Spanish in the region’s early development
   • Early exploration and trading posts

4. The Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears

   • The forced relocation of Native American tribes
   • The establishment of Indian Territory (Oklahoma)
   • The “Trail of Tears” and its effects on the tribes

5. The Civil War and Reconstruction in Indian Territory

   • The impact of the Civil War on Oklahoma’s Native American populations
   • The alliances of various tribes during the Civil War
   • The period of Reconstruction and its effects on Indian Territory

6. The Dawes Act and the Allotment of Native Lands

   • The U.S. government’s policy of land allotment for Native Americans
   • The breaking up of tribal lands and the impact on indigenous communities
   • The rise of individual land ownership and its consequences

7. The Opening of Oklahoma to Non-Native Settlement

   • The Land Runs and the settlement of unassigned lands
   • The boomtowns and early communities
   • The development of agriculture and towns in the new state

8. The Rise of Oklahoma’s Economy and Its Early Industry

   • The development of agriculture in Oklahoma
   • The discovery of oil and its economic impact
   • Early industries and railroads in Oklahoma

9. Statehood and the Formation of Oklahoma

   • The movement toward statehood and the creation of Oklahoma Territory
   • The role of the Indian territories in the formation of the state
   • Oklahoma’s path to becoming the 46th state of the United States

10. The Growth and Challenges of Early Oklahoma

    • Political struggles and early state governance
    • Economic development in the early 20th century
    • Education, law, and public services in the new state

11. Oklahoma in the Early 20th Century: War and Economic Change

    • World War I and its effects on Oklahoma
    • The impact of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl
    • The rise of labor unions and political movements

12. World War II and Post-War Oklahoma

    • Oklahoma’s role during World War II
    • Economic growth and development after the war
    • The state’s changing social and political landscape

13. The 1950s to 1980s: Modernizing Oklahoma

    • The post-war boom in industry and education
    • Civil rights movements and social changes
    • The evolution of Oklahoma’s political identity

14. Oklahoma in the 21st Century

    • Modern Oklahoma: Growth, challenges, and changes in society
    • Issues of race, politics, and economics in contemporary Oklahoma
    • The state’s role in national and global affairs today

15. Conclusion: The Legacy of Oklahoma’s History

    • Reflection on the state’s historical development
    • The continued impact of Native American cultures
    • Oklahoma’s future and its evolving identity

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