Oklahoma was also once controlled by Spain

 

Oklahoma was also once controlled by Spain

While Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to reach the Oklahoma region, France was the first to claim it.

France eventually lost their claim to the entirety of La Louisiane following its defeat in the French and Indian war in 1763.

Before the war, France had secretly made a treaty in 1762 with Spain, which handed them large portions of the territory, including the Oklahoma region.

As such, modern-day Oklahoma came under Spanish ownership instead of British.

Once again, Oklahoma was ignored by its new European stewards, who instead focused on the New Orleans region.

The most important part of this legislation is saving lives. You shouldn’t worry about being sued by trying to save lives,” said state Representative Larry Glenn, one of the lawmakers proposing the measure.

Back in Moore, the city is still picking up the pieces from last year’s tornado.

What are you going to do?” said Mayor Lewis. “You just rebuild stronger and better.”