1. Alabama
By: Sophia Roldan

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Natural Resources
Dolomite
Marble
Granite

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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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