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1 Alabama Jared M., Nick R., Morgan W.

2 Capital City, Major Cities, Region Capital City: Montgomery Capital City: Montgomery Major Cities: Birmingham, Madison, Alexander City Major Cities: Birmingham, Madison, Alexander City Region: Southwest Region: Southwest

3 Population, Nickname  Population: 4,708,708 people  Nickname: The Heart of Dixie

4 State Flag, State Bird, State Tree State Flag State Bird: Yellow hammer State Tree: Southern Long Leaf Pine

5 Geography Alabama is diverse from east to west. It runs 210 miles, covers 52,423 square miles.

6 History The British gained control of the territory in 1763 Treaty of Paris. The British gained control of the territory in 1763 Treaty of Paris. Alabama became a state in 1819 Alabama became a state in 1819

7 Economy  Pottery, eggs, cattle, nursery stock, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, milk, soybeans, paper, lumber, and wood  Products: mining, rubber, and plastic products

8 Popular attractions, Sports University of Alabama (football) University of Alabama (basketball) Popular attractions: Space camp- a place where you can train to go up into space Battleship, Alabama

9 Famous people, and College/University ► Famous people: Rosa Park-civil rights activist, Jesse Owens-legend track/field runner, Nat King Cole-jazz pianist ► University of Alabama ► A&M University

10 Resources used http//:wwwCulturegrams.com http//:www.50states.com World book encyclopedia


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