I think Athens was more wealthy
The state of Oklahoma had many reservations back then. Therefore, I believe that in<span> the late 1800s, the federal government attempted to place all plains Indians on reservations, most of which were located in the state of Oklahoma.
During this period, the main ancestors of the US were forcibly moved to reservations. This made their territory restricted severely compared to the time when they were free to move anywhere. </span>
The Compromise of 1877, also known as the "Corrupt Bargain" or the "Great Betrayal" marked the end of Reconstruction in the South and a return to "Home Rule". The Compromise of 1877 was reached to settle the disputed 1876 U.S. Presidential election.
I am not sure what the others thought about it (for example Kahlo and Rivera were communists, so they likely believed it too!)
but a very good answer is <span>B. David Alfaro Siqueiros, since he was very opened about this view, stating it many times. </span>