Killers of the Flower Moon Quiz

What significant event changed the fortunes of the Osage Nation in the early 20th century?

• Discovery of diamonds

• Discovery of oil

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of coal

How did the discovery of oil impact the Osage Nation's financial status?

• It made them one of the wealthiest groups

• It caused them to lose their land

• It led to financial ruin

• It had no significant impact

What was the purpose of the federal guardianship system implemented for the Osage Nation?

• To protect the Osage from external threats

• To manage the Osage's newfound wealth

• To provide education to the Osage

• To relocate the Osage to a new area

What was a requirement for an Osage member to receive full allotment payments?

• Owning a business

• Proving sobriety and sound financial decision making

• Being over 50 years old

• Having a college degree

Who was Mollie Burkhart in relation to the Reign of Terror?

• A federal agent

• A journalist covering the events

• A member of the Osage Nation

• A local sheriff

What was the relationship between Ernest Burkhart and William K Hale?

• Uncle and nephew

• Business partners

• Father and son

• Brothers

What role did Tom White play in the investigation of the Osage murders?

• He was a journalist

• He was a suspect

• He led the federal investigation

• He was a local judge

What challenge did Tom White face during his investigation?

• Lack of suspects

• No support from the government

• Witnesses being killed

• Insufficient funding

What was the outcome of the trials for William K Hale and his associates?

• They were acquitted

• They received life sentences

• They were sentenced to death

• They were fined

What legislative change was made to prevent another Reign of Terror?

• Prohibition of non-Osage inheriting headrights

• Increased taxes on oil revenues

• Relocation of the Osage Nation

• Mandatory education for all Osage