End of the Frontier, Land Rush 1889, Oklahoma Sooners

How did the Oklahoma Land Rush and the concept of the “Sooners” reflect the broader American values of opportunity and competition during the end of the frontier era? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Land Rush of 1889, the opening of Oklahoma, and the end of the frontier. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Harper’s Weekly “The Rush to Oklahoma” primary source article excerpt with scaffolding questions
The End of the Frontier Era reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
A Native American’s Perspective POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the closing of the American frontier, including events like the Oklahoma Land Rush impact the development of American identity and the relationship between settlers and Native American tribes?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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