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Oklahoma Geo cities and urbanization
hurt uco exam 2
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 2
10/30/2012

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how long has OK been an urban state?
Definition
since 1950
Term
what is a urban state?
Definition
more people in urban areas than rural areas
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how many permanent cities were there in 1830 when the tribes were removed?
Definition
none
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when did cities begin to develop in OK?
Definition
between 1830-1850
Term
early cities were ____________.
Definition
tribal
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how many towns were in indian territory in the 1890 census?
Definition
19 towns
Term
what were the largest cities in indian territory in the 1890 census?
Definition
Muskogee & Ardmore
Term
how many cities were in oklahoma terrority in the 1890 census?
Definition
only 8
Term
what were the largest cities in oklahoma territory in the 1890 census?
Definition
Guthrie & Oklahoma City
Term
how many cities were there by statehood in 1907?
Definition
340
Term
what is the largest city by the 1907 census?
Definition
Oklahoma City
Term
what years were there little to no urban growth?
Definition
1930-1960
Term
1960's to present we've seen a ______ and _________ growth of urban population
Definition
slow; steady
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how many incorporated places are there in the state?
Definition
550
Term
how many places have busted since statehood?
Definition
1500
Term
what is the largest town in the NW & panhandle?
Definition
largest town is enid
Term
enid is the ___ largest grain distribution center in the U.S.
Definition
3rd
Term
what is the biggest city in SW oklahoma?
Definition
Lawton
Term
what two things help SW oklahomas economy?
Definition
tourism, agriculture
Term
what is the largest city in central oklahoma?
Definition
OKC
Term
what two things are major parts of central oklahoma's economy
?
Definition
oil & natural gas
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what is the largest city in SE Oklahoma?
Definition
Ardmore
Term
how many people live within a 2 hour drive of ardmore?
Definition
7 million
Term
what is the largest employer in SE oklahoma?
Definition
The Michelin Plant
Term
when did tulsa become the 2nd largest city in oklahoma?
Definition
1920 census
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tulsa is _______ diverse than OKC in economics
Definition
less
Term
where did the tulsa race riots start and when?
Definition
greenwood district in 1921; largest race riot in history
Term
how many african american residents lived in the greenwood district in 1920?
Definition
10,000
Term
how many people died in the tulsa race riots?
Definition
50-300 people died
Term
how many buildings and homes were destroyed in 36 hours during the tulsa race riots?
Definition
1,000 buildings and homes
Term
what is greenwood district like today?
Definition
under the process of urban renewal, brownstones or flats are planned for the district
Term
what was guthrie originally?
Definition
a waterstop on the railroad
Term
how many cities were planned at present day guthrie?
Definition
4
Term
how many people settled in guthrie during the land run?
Definition
10,000 - 15,000
Term
what was the main street in guthrie
Definition
oklahoma avenue
Term
where was joseph foucart from?
Definition
from Belgium
Term
which developer designed many building in guthrie after the land run?
Definition
joseph foucart
Term
who wrote about the governor and eventually made the capital leave guthrie to OKC?
Definition
a newpaper editor
Term
how come guthrie still has all it's old historic buildings?
Definition
it never had an urban renewal phase
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