The Story of Oklahoma: Revised Second Edition

From the tectonic formation of Oklahomas 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 states 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 Tulsas Greenwood District Coach Bertha Frank Teagues 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 states diverse population of American Indians the lands original human occupants. Complete coverage of the Oklahoma C3 Standards Written by award-winning Oklahoma authors Chapter and unit reviews revised to meet 2012 Process and Literacy Skills Standards Questions and activities that help develop students Common Core social studies reading and writing literacy skill Review and essay questions for conceptual understanding and problem-solving Introductions with learning objectives for each unit and chapter Timelines for key Oklahoma and national events Primary sources throughout the text Balanced treatment of race ethnicity class and religion Integrated vocabulary to enhance reading skills Activities that encourage student participation Sidebars that highlight key concepts and historical developments