Question

Using complete sentences, describe how the constitutional convention worked to create the Oklahoma Constitution. Be sure to discuss the occupations and parties of the delegates, who was elected president, and which documents were consulted as guidelines.

Answer 1

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The constitutional convention was comprised of 112 delegates: 99 Democrats, 12 Republicans, and 1 independent. Most delegates were farmers, lawyers, or laborers. The convention ran from November 20, 1906, to Mary 15, 1907. William Henry David “Alfalfa Bill” Murray was elected president of the convention. The delegates consulted other state constitutions, the US Constitution, and the Sequoyah Constitution when drafting the Oklahoma Constitution. By the time it was finished, it was the longest state constitution at the time.

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