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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...
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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.
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 Department of Archives and History
Alabama Dept of Archives of History: Alabama Farm Life in Great Depression [Pdf]
This lesson aids students in understanding the devastating impact that the Great Depression had on average Americans, with a focus on farmer in Alabama. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Alabama's 1901 Constitution
This simply organized site gives a summary of Alabama's 1901 Constitution. It also gives other details about the Constitution as well as a long list of resources in a bibliography.
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Huntsville History Collection: Person: Thomas Bibb
A list of information about Alabama's second governor, Thomas Bibb.
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Alabama Pioneers: Governor William Wyatt Bibb
A biography of first Alabama governor, William Wyatt Bibb, with several pictures.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Alabama and the Civil War
Encyclopedia entries of the significant people, places, and events that occurred in Alabama during the Civil War and the period immediately following, including the Battle of Mobile Bay and Confederate naval operations in the state.
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: Selma to Montgomery March
One of the most famous events in Civil Rights history.
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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Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Park History
Read about the fifty-year history of Mobile's USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
George Wallace, Gubernatorial History
An account of Wallace's time as Governor of Alabama and his changing stance on civil rights (includes a transcript of his first inaugural address.
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Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Battleship Uss Alabama (Bb 60)
Learn the history and battle stories about the 1942 World War II warship, USS Alabama on display in Mobile Bay.
50 States
50 States: Alabama (Al)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Alabama. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Brief History of Jazz!
A lesson plan that helps students explore the roots of jazz music and some of the important jazz musicians in history.
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Class Flow: Getting to Know Alabama
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will learn basic facts about the state and flag of Alabama.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Streight's Raid
Union Colonel Abel Streight led a poorly prepared army into the hands of Confederate General Nathan Forrest in spring of 1863. The events leading to this unsuccessful raid are presented in this narrative.
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