Sequoyah Constitutional Convention
The Sequoyah Constitutional Convention was an American Indian-led attempt to secure statehood for Indian Territory as an Indian-controlled jurisdiction, separate from the Oklahoma Territory. The proposed state was to be called the State of Sequoyah.
The convention drafted a constitution, drew up a plan of organization for the government, put together a map showing the counties to be established, and elected delegates to go to the United States Congress to petition for statehood. The convention's proposals were put to a referendum in Indian Territory, and received overwhelming endorsement by voters. However, the delegation received a cool reception in Washington, D.C., due to party politics, and failed to secure its goals.
Although unsuccessful, the convention paved the way for the creation of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
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| Voting system | Plurality | |
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| Results | ||
Sequoyah | |
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proposed U.S. state | |
| State of Sequoyah | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: Indian Territory | |
| Country | United States |
| Admitted to the Union | (Proposed 46th state) |
| Capital | Muscogee (1905 convention) |
| Legislature | House and Senate (proposed) |
| U.S. House delegation | To be defined (list) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31,069 sq mi (80,468 km2) |
| • Rank | 41st (hypothetical) |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (400 m) |
| Highest elevation | 2,681 ft (817 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Demonym | Sequoyahan |
| Language | |
| • Official language | English (de facto) |
| Time zone | UTC-08:00 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-07:00 (CDT) |
| USPS abbreviation | SE |
| Traditional abbreviation | Sequ. |