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Alabama

Alabama . By: Brooke Wolfe . Date it became a state and the state motto . The date Alabama became a state is December 14, 1819 Alabama’s motto is “We dare defend our rights.”. Alabama’s Nickname . Alabama’s nickname is the “Cotton State.” Another nickname is “The Heart Of Dixie.”

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Alabama

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  1. Alabama By: Brooke Wolfe

  2. Date it became a state and the state motto • The date Alabama became a state is December 14, 1819 • Alabama’s motto is “We dare defend our rights.”

  3. Alabama’s Nickname • Alabama’s nickname is the “Cotton State.” • Another nickname is “The Heart Of Dixie.” • One more nickname is “The Yellowhammer State.”

  4. State Bird and Flower • The state bird is a Yellowhammer. • The state bird is a Camellia.

  5. State Animal • State Mammal-Black Bear • State Horse- Racking Horse • State Game Bird- Wild Turkey • State Reptile- Red-Bellied Turtle • State Insect- Monarch Butterfly

  6. State Color • Alabama’s state colors are red and white.

  7. State Seal • The seal consists of Alabama and the surrounding territories (now states)

  8. State tree • The state tree is the long leaf pine

  9. State Song • The song was wrote by Julia S. Tutwiler. • The song was composed by Edna GockelGossen.

  10. State Flag • The flag today. • The flag when they first became a state.

  11. State Gem and Mineral • Alabama’s mineral is Hematite. • Alabama’s state gem is Blue Quartz.

  12. Historical significance • 1802 - Georgia formally cedes western claims for its southern boundary at the 31st parallel. • 1813 -  Battle of Burnt Corn Creek • 1819 -  President Monroe signs the Alabama enabling act.

  13. Climate • Lower coastal Plains_ subtropical • Northern Plateau_ snowfall in winter • Upper coastal plains_ in between the two extremes.

  14. State Coin • It was the second coin released in 2003. • It was released to the public on March 17, 2003.

  15. Famous Person • Hank Williams. • He was born in Mount-Olive on September 17,1923. • He was known for the songs he wrote.

  16. Map and location • This is a map of Alabama. • This is where it is located in the United States. It is located in between Mississippi and Georgia

  17. Capital • The capital of Alabama is Montgomery.

  18. Food and crops produced • A lot of vegetables are grown in Alabama.

  19. Cost of living • The average person spends up to $100 dollars in a day. • So they spend at least $36,500 in a year.

  20. Governor • The governor of Alabama in 2010 is Robert Bentley. • He was a Captain in the war during Vietnam. • He was also a hospital commander.

  21. Sports Teams • The Birmingham Barons.

  22. Landmarks • The most popular spot in Alabama is Huntsville. • It is known for the bluegrass festival.

  23. Highest and Lowest Elevations • The highest point is Cheaha Mountain at 2,407 ft. • The lowest point is the Gulf of Mexico which has not been recorded for it’s depth.

  24. Senator & House of Reps. • The senators are Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby.

  25. Taxes • A normal tax payer pays up to $10,000 dollars for taxes.

  26. Average Income • The average yearly income Alabama is $24,477.

  27. Cost of an average home • The cost is $106,500.

  28. Population • Alabama’s population is 4,708,708

  29. Resources • http://www.usacitiesonline.com/al.htm • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_year_did_Alabama_become_a_state • http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Alabama/Nickname_Alabama.html • http://www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flowe.html • http://www.stateanimals.com/states/alabama/index.html • http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Alabama/Seal.html

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