Oklahoma land rush

proper noun

The chaotic period following the opening of Indian territory to settlement in 1889 as the US state of Oklahoma.

“The Oklahoma land rush was a pivotal event in the history of the American West.”

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. historicalThe chaotic period following the opening of Indian territory to settlement in 1889 as the US state of Oklahoma.

    The Oklahoma land rush was a pivotal event in the history of the American West.

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