Why was the Land Run of 1889 such a prominent event in Oklahoma history? A. It was the first time in United States history that the federal government allowed women to vote in
a territorial election.
B. It stirred up a national controversy about the importance of the buffalo of the American West.
C. It represented an attempt to improve federal relations with American Indians, which was
unprecedented in history.
D. The large number of people coming to the land led to the establishment of Oklahoma Territory.