Which statement correctly identifies a significant Oklahoma event and its date?

• A. Oklahoma's statehood occurred on July 4, 1889.
• B. Oklahoma statehood on November 16, 1907.
• C. The Dust Bowl occurred in the 1930s.
• D. The Oklahoma City bombing occurred in 1995.

Answer: (B)

Understanding exact dates for major Oklahoma events helps you distinguish when something happened, not just roughly when. Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907, entering the Union as the 46th state. That precise date is documented and widely remembered for the transition to statehood, which is why it fits best for identifying a significant Oklahoma event and its date. While the Dust Bowl occurred in the 1930s and the Oklahoma City bombing happened in 1995, those statements either point to a time span or omit the full date, making them less precise.