Alabama By: Sophia Roldan
Facts Alabama is believed to be a rendering of the name of an Indian tribe. Most football fans in Alabama cheer for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. As the twentieth century began Alabama still had not completely recovered financially from the effects of the Civil War.
State Symbols Motto- “We Dare Defend Our Rights” Bird- Yellowhammer Fish- Tarpon Flower- Camellia Mineral- Red iron ore Tree- Southern pine Nickname- “Heart of Dixie” or “Yellowhammer State” Capital- Montgomery, AL Population- 4,779,736
Major Attractions Gulf Shores, Alabama (Orange Beach, Alabama) Huntsville, Alabama (Space and Rocket center) National Aeronautic and Space Administration's USS Alabama and B-52D Stratofortress
Brief Geography Governor Appalachian Region & Valley Region covers southeast area Rolling land, woods, lakes Governor Robert Bentley- American Politician And Medical Doctor who is the 53rd and current Governor
License Plate and Quarter The Alabama Quarter was released in 2003 On the Quarter its says Helen Keller and has Spirit of courage on it. Has flowers on the sides of it. Has mountains in the background Of the license plate.
Natural Resources Dolomite Marble Granite
Famous People Rosa Parks (1913-2005) Born in Tuskegee, AL Became famous after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white person in Montgomery, AL.
Famous People Henry Aaron (1934- Alive)(age 82) Born in Mobile, AL Professional Baseball player Broke Babe Ruth’s record for career home runs by hitting his 755th run on April 8, 1974. Played 21 seasons in the major Leagues.
Famous People Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) African-American Civil Rights Leader American Baptist Minister January 16 MLK Jr. Day Awarded the Nobel peace Prize in 1964
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