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OKLAHOMA REVOLUTION

Radicalism vs. Racism 

by Jace Weaver


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Join the struggle between socialism and the Ku Klux Klan in Middle America in the 1920s.

In the early 20th century, three things were true about Oklahoma: it had the highest American Indian population in the nation; it was the most socialist state in the country; and (after 1917) it had the highest Ku Klux Klan membership per capita. In the 1920s, the so-called second Klan was a major force throughout the United States, and it was much more catholic in its hatred than its Reconstruction predecessor. In the 46th state, things came to a head in 1922 when socialists elected their candidate for governor, determined to break the Klan’s hold on the state. Will they succeed, or will the racists triumph?

ABOUT THE GAME

Details

Disciplines
Cultural & Social History, Political Science & Government

Sample Class Titles
20th Century American History, American Government, American Radicalism

Themes and Issues  
Radicalism, Racism, Martial Law Tolerance, Socialism

Era 
20th Century

Geography 
North America

Notable Roles
John C. Walton, William McBee, H.L. Mencken

Primary Source Highlights 
"John C. Walton Inaugural Address;" "Oklahoma Revolution," William McBee; "If You Don't Weaken," Oscar Ameringer.

Level
Level 3 (what's that mean?)

Player Interactions 
Coalition-Building, Collaborative, Competitive, Factional

Mechanics 

Rolling Dice

Chaos and Demand on Instructor 
Low Chaos; Medium Demand on Instructor

Using the Game

Class Size and Scalability
This game is recommended for classes with 14-28 students.

Class Time  
For this game, 3 setup sessions and 3 game sessions are recommended.

Assignments
You can adjust the assignments based on the desired learning outcomes of your class. This game includes letter writing and journalism. Not all roles are required to give formal speeches.


GAME MATERIALS

Reacting Consortium members can download all game materials below. You will be asked to sign in before downloading. 

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Gamebook

Students need a Gamebook, which includes directions, resources, and historical content.

Instructor's Manual

The Instructor's Manual includes guidance for assigning roles, presenting historical context, assignments, activities and discussion topics, and more.   

Role Sheets and Handouts

Students also need a Role Sheet, which contains biographical information, role-specific resources or assignments, and their character's secret victory objectives. 


ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Jace Weaver

Jace Weaver is Franklin Professor of Religion and Native American Studies at the University of Georgia. He is the author or editor of many books. He is the co-author (with Laura Adams Weaver) of Red Clay, 1835: Cherokee Removal and the Meaning of Sovereignty.


QUESTIONS

Members can contact game authors directly if they have questions about using the game. We also invite instructors join our Facebook Faculty Lounge, where you'll find a wonderful community eager to help and answer questions. 


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