What is the original meaning of the term Sooner, which came into use in 1889 according to the Oklahoma Historical Society?
- Its the name of the first commercial oil well drilled in Oklahoma Territory in 1897.
- A person who tried to settle in the Unassigned Lands before they were opened for settlement.
- A person who settled legally in the Unassigned Lands.
- None of these.
Answer
The correct answer is B) A person who tried to settle in the Unassigned Lands before they were opened for settlement..
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