A "Land Rush" refers to a period when large areas of land are made available for settlement, often leading to a rapid influx of people seeking to claim land. One of the most famous examples is the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, where thousands raced to claim plots of land that had previously been reserved for Native Americans. During a land rush, participants typically use various methods to stake their claims, such as running or marking boundaries. These events were significant in shaping the development of the American West and often resulted in conflicts over land ownership and rights among settlers and indigenous populations.