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Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Dept of Archives and History: Alabama History Timeline
This site gives a timeline for Alabama history since prehistory. Students can click on the timeline for specific time periods. Also provides links to other Alabama sites.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama History for Kids
The site offers a variety of online games and learning activities on everything from the First Ladies of the state to the Selma March, a timeline of the state's history, links to official state symbols and the like for fun and education.
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History.com: Alabama
Take a detailed look at the state of Alabama! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives & History
Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.
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The Us50: Alabama
Provides excellent information regarding Alabama's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Historic Indian Tribes of Alabama
This instructional activity will focus on researching, analyzing, and comparing the culture of four Indian tribes from Alabama's history. The rich culture of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indian tribes contributed to the...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama
The Encyclopedia of Alabama should be your first stop if you are interested in the history, culture, politics, geography or most other topics relating to Alabama. From the importance of the aerospace industry to the significance of folk...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: World War Ii and Alabama
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the economic, political, social, and cultural implications associated with World War II and how it changed the landscape of Alabama.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: World War I and Alabama
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the economic, political, and social problems Alabama endured during World War I.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African American Honorees in Alabama History
Young scholars will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr....
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Dept. Of Archives and History: Wwi and Alabama's Rainbow Division [Pdf]
This lesson plan contains a PowerPoint and other downloadable resources on World War I and Alabama.
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Alabama.gov: Reconstruction
Learn facts about life in the state of Alabama after the Civil War.
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History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: William Wyatt Bibb (Governor, 1819 1820)
A well-rounded biographical article about the first governor of Alabama, William Wyatt Bibb.
Digital History
Digital History: Photograph Album With Cyanotypes
Read a brief Digital History description of the Calhoun Industrial School in Alabama, a school in the 19th century that provided industrial education to freed slaves and others. Following the description is an impressive collection of...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Naacp v. Alabama
An overview of the NAACP v. Alabama case, which charged Alabama with violating the First Amendment. The NAACP sued the state for not allowing the organization to exist within the state.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Choctaw in Alabama
"Choctaw in Alabama" provides a concise historical overview of the local tribes federally known as the Mississippi Band of Choctaw and the MOWA, who are native to Alabama and other parts of the Southeastern United States.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Wandering Alabama
This lesson is a fun fact gathering mission! Alabama is rich in history, museums, natural and manmade attractions, and some just plain wacky attractions. Students will work in collaborative groups to create a guide to sites in Alabama...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Alabama
Middle of the road in size and population, Alabama is featured in this brief overview highlighting its history and people.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Mahala Ashley Dickerson
Mahala Ashley Dickerson is featured in this brief biography as the first black woman attorney permitted to join the Alabama and Alaska bar associations.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Civil War in Alabama
The Civil War in Alabama destroyed much of the state, but one thing was achieved - strengthening the convictions of those who fought so hard to protect the Confederacy as portrayed in this synopsis.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Creeks in Alabama
The Creek Indians, native to Alabama are featured in this brief historical overview.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: George C. Wallace (1963 67, 1971 75, 1983 87)
This biography features George C. Wallace, who held Alabama's governor's seat for four terms between 1963-87.
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