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  Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The state of Alabama seceded from the Union on January 11, 1861 and became the Alabama Republic and on February 18, 1861 became a Confederate state.
Alabama's agricultural outputs are poultry and eggs, cattle, nursery stock, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, milk, and soybeans.
As of 2004, Alabama's population was estimated to be 4,530,182.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alabama   (1122 words)

  
 World Almanac for Kids
ALABAMA, one of the East South Central states of the U.S., bounded on the N by Tennessee, on the E by Georgia, on the S by Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, and on the W by Mississippi.
Alabama, with an area of 135,765 sq km (52,419 sq mi), is the 30th largest state in the U.S.; 3.4% of the land area is owned by the federal government.
The antebellum era in Alabama was characterized by the continued development of plantation agriculture in the central and southern parts of the state, the removal of the Indians to the West, and the rising controversy over the nature and legitimacy of slavery and its extension into new territories.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/alabama.html   (3519 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Alabama (people)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Alabama or Alibamu are a Native American tribe of the United States, originally from the present-day state of southern Alabama, which is named after them.
Alabama is a Southern state state located in the southern United States.
The Alabama language is a Native American language, spoken by the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alabama-(people)   (302 words)

  
 Alabama Fast Facts and Trivia
The Alabama Department of Archives is the oldest state-funded archival agency in the nation.
The Alabama State Flag was authorized by the Alabama legislature on February 16, 1895.
Alabama resident Sequoyah devised the phonetic, written alphabet of the Cherokee language.
www.50states.com /facts/alabama.htm   (710 words)

  
 Introduction to Alabama - The United States of America
The Alabama River was named by early European explorers after the Indian tribe that lived in the territory and first appeared in 1540 spelled as "Alibamu", "Alibamo" and even "Limamu" in the journals of the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto (c.1500-1542).
The Alabama State Quarter is the 22nd quarter released in the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters™ Program and the second to be released in 2003, following on the heels of the Illinois State Quarter.
Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state on December 14, 1819.
www.netstate.com /states/intro/al_intro.htm   (875 words)

  
 Alabama Civil War Trails
Williams J. Ledbetter of the 4th Alabama Cavalry, states that the limestone rock in the area was so close to the surface that the Confederates could not bury their dead but instead were forced to roll their bodies into a steep ravine before following Streight south.
The 1st Alabama Cavalry, the only cavalry unit of the six Alabama regiments, was also the only such unit to contain both fl and white soldiers.
The Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission, the state agency directing Brierfield Park, has received an ISTEA grant to construct a cover over the stack to protect it from the cycles of rain and ice that crack and break century-old brick.
americancivilwar.50megs.com /AlaCWSites.html   (3620 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Alabama, indigenous people of North America (North American Indigenous Peoples) - Encyclopedia
Alabama, indigenous people of North America, North American Indigenous Peoples
Alabama[alubam´u] Pronunciation Key, indigenous people of North America whose language belongs to the Muskogean branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native American languages).
In Texas the Alabama share a reservation with the Coushatta, who also speak a Muskogean language.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AlabamInd.html   (226 words)

  
 The Auburn Plainsman - "Discovering Alabama" celebrates 20th anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The team behind “Discovering Alabama” is celebrating its 20th anniversary by organizing receptions in several parts of the state, including Auburn’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art on Oct. 23.
He said the show has always depended on the expertise of Auburn scientists as well as the scientists from the University of Alabama, which is affiliated with the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
The Alabama Museum of Natural History is the driving force behind “Discovering Alabama,” along with Phillips himself.
www.theplainsman.com /vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/02/436951234ae41   (803 words)

  
 Alabama Guide to Local Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants, Real Estate, Car Rentals and Area Information
The word Alabama comes from a Native American language, believed to be Choctaw, which translates to, "I clear the thicket." Alabama sits on the Gulf of Mexico and has several popular tourist destinations along and coast and in further inland as well.
The first NASA Space Flight Center was built in Alabama and the first director of the center was an Alabama native.
Although many people associate Mardi Gras with Louisiana, it was actually the state of Alabama that brought the tradition of the Mardi Gras Festival to the U.S. In 1703, the city of Mobile was a French Colony.
www.alabama.com   (304 words)

  
 Autism Society of Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama has as its mission to educate and support individuals with epilepsy and their families, to increase awareness in the general community and to facilitate prevention and management of epilepsy.
The Arc of Alabama is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live work and pray.
Mission—To serve as an advocate for Alabama's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families; to empower them with the knowledge and opportunity to make informed choices and exercise control over their own lives; and to create a climate for positive social change to enable them to be respected, independent and productive integrated members of society.
www.autism-alabama.com /mypages/www/stateresources.html   (2302 words)

  
 Alabama's Howell Heflin, former senator, dies at 83 - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - March 30, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Heflin, a Democrat who spearheaded judicial reform in Alabama as chief justice, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and retired after 18 years, serving on the Judiciary and Iran-Contra panels as well as becoming chairman of the the ethics committee.
On the judiciary panel, he was remembered for joining in the votes that rejected the nominations of Judge Robert Bork to the U.S. Supreme Court and Alabama federal prosecutor Jeff Sessions to a federal judgeship.
In Alabama, he was remembered as "the father of the total revision of Alabama's courts...
www.washtimes.com /national/20050329-115942-5742r.htm   (538 words)

  
 Tuscaloosa Web -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa county is located in west-central Alabama, an area of great natural beauty and abundant natural resources.
The city of Tuscaloosa served as the Alabama state capital from 1826 to 1845 when the seat of government was moved to Montgomery.
The University of Alabama is widely known for its athletic programs, especially football, but is also recognized as an international center for teaching and research.
www.tuscaloosaweb.com   (99 words)

  
 Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities - Accessible resources for people in Alabama with mental or physical ...
Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities - Accessible resources for people in Alabama with mental or physical disabilities.
The Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities has 36 members who oversee activities in advocacy, capacity building, and systems change.
These initiatives contribute to a coordinated comprehensive system of community services that are directed by people with developmental disabilities and/or their families.
www.acdd.org   (188 words)

  
 Alabama people search, at People Searchers our licensed detectives search for and find people.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Alabama people search, at People Searchers our licensed detectives search for and find people.
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www.peoplesearchers.net /psal.html   (59 words)

  
 Women in Alabama History
Although Eugenia Levy Phillips was not a native-born Alabamian, she and her husband played a big part in Alabama history, partly becaues of Eugenia's staunch support of the Confederacy, and partly because of her husband's political ties to the state.
Philip served as chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, served two terms in the Alabama State Legislature, and upon being elected to Congress in 1853 he moved his family to Washington, DC.
The flag is a tangible symbol to remind us of the devotion of the Southern people to the Cause for which they fought, but of no less importance is the legacy of service exhibited by Pauline, Ophelia, the ladies of Florence, and the veterans who fought America's bloodiest war.
www.geocities.com /BourbonStreet/Quarter/2926/Women_in_Alabama_History.html   (2949 words)

  
 MASS Homepage
Alabama saw its first substantial increase in new cases in 2003.
Alabama already has one of the longest waiting list in the country for people on this program at more than 500 people, and about 30 to 40 names are added each month.
MASS helps people with HIV connect with the information and resources they need They offer a wide area of services for those affected and their families.
www.masshelps.org   (1591 words)

  
 AIDB - Welcome
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is the world's most comprehensive education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled.
Alabama Industries for the Blind gives meaning and substance to the lives of adults with vision loss through employment opportunities in Talladega and Birmingham.
Nine Regional Centers throughout Alabama serve people from birth all the way through life, helping them connect with the local resources they need to live a rich, full life.
www.aidb.org   (190 words)

  
 Rebuilding the Gulf and Goodwill
She can say all she wants that it is not within George W. Bush to "have left people unattended on the basis of race," but her words won't rescue him from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's abysmal performance.
If Long had the good sense to figure out that "each dollar or Iraqi dinar spent in Iraq translates into new jobs for other Iraqis," as he said in the news release, surely the White House should be able to apply some of that same wisdom to Americans in the Gulf Coast.
Moreover, the federal government's reconstruction and resettlement czar must not be afraid to be in the company of frustrated and angry fl people.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/09/AR2005090901822.html   (900 words)

  
 ADAH: Alabama Moments (A Cultural Approach to the Study of the History of Alabama)
In the 19th century in Alabama agriculture was the main economic activity for the state’s people.
Women were not allowed to vote in 19th-century Alabama nor could they serve on juries until the middle of the 20th century.
On the frontier of Alabama, camp meetings and revivals were important religious as well as social events.
www.alabamamoments.state.al.us /Cultural.html   (776 words)

  
 Alabama
Alabama, University of - Alabama, University of, main campus at Tuscaloosa; state supported, coeducational; chartered 1820,...
Alabama, indigenous people of North America - Alabama, indigenous people of North America whose language belongs to the Muskogean branch of the...
The second battle for woman suffrage: Alabama white women, the poll tax, and V. key's master narrative of Southern politics.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108176.html   (505 words)

  
 Alabama - Coushattas, Texas Indians
The Alabama are one tribe from Alabama and the Coushatta are another.
The Alabama are a subtribe of the Creek Indian tribe, so anything you can find on the Creeks will be useful to you.
By the 1780s the Americans wanted the land in Alabama and the Alabama were forced to move west across the Mississippi river into Louisiana around Opelousa.
www.texasindians.com /albam.htm   (1495 words)

  
 Society of Alabama Archivists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Society of Alabama Archivists (SALA) is composed of archivists throughout Alabama as well as people from other states who are interested in Alabama archivy.
Its members include archivists from the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the state's municipalities and counties, its colleges and universities, its military installations, and its many special topic archives.
The SALA mailing list is for the discussion of issues related to SALA and the state of archives in Alabama.
www.auburn.edu /sala   (158 words)

  
 The Alabama Democratic Party - For the People   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Third, the prospective voter must not be under a disability of idiocy, insanity, or have been convicted of a felony.
In 1986 the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama held that the Democratic Party rule prohibiting crossover voting in a primary was enforceable and neither violative of the United States Constitution nor the Alabama Constitution.
Thus, the Alabama Attorney General in 1986 violated Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act when, without pre-clearing his actions with the Justice Department, he encouraged citizens who had voted in the state Republican primary to vote in the Democratic Party run-off election in violation of Democratic Party rules prohibiting crossover voting.
www.aladems.net /voterhelp.shtml   (1619 words)

  
 Alabama Genealogy: Resources For Family History Research
Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
R.T. Coles's History of 4th Regiment, Alabama Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A., Army of Northern Virginia
"ALABAMA was conceived in a folk migration which would not be exceeded until the Forty-Niners stampeded to California..."
www.kindredtrails.com /alabama.html   (278 words)

  
 Alabama Dems wary on Shelby challenge=The Hill.com=   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Most Alabama Democrats, fearing that Sen. Richard Shelby (R) is unbeatable, are staying far away from challenging him this year.
Shelby and Sessions have not done a good job for the people of Alabama and he can do much better, he said, adding that he wants to increase veterans’ benefits, provide a middle-of-the-road approach to abortion and reform immigration regulations.
When he is not campaigning, Swanson attends his Baptist church and serves as the “curator” of his huge extended family of 2,000 in Alabama.
www.hillnews.com /campaign/012804_shelby.aspx   (495 words)

  
 Russell Cave National Monument (National Park Service)
Occupation of the cave shelter continued from the earliest known people to inhabit the southeastern United States, until the time of European explorers.
The story of the inhabitants of Russell Cave is one of adaptation and survival.
These people left behind clues to their way of life.
www.nps.gov /ruca   (104 words)

  
 Chamber of Commerce - Athens - Limestone County, Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The county is filled with friendly people and progressive communities.
Limestone County and the City of Athens rest on the northern bank of the mighty Tennessee River and stretches to the southern boundary of the State of Tennessee.
The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to assist everyone interested in Athens and Limestone County, Alabama.
www.tourathens.com   (395 words)

  
 Constitution of 1861, Ordinances 1 - 20
At a Convention of the People of the State of Alabama, begun and holden at Montgomery, on the seventh day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and continued to the twelfth day of February in the same year.
Be it ordained by the people of the State of Alabama in Convention assembled, That the judicial power heretofore forming a part of the judicial power of the United States of America, and which has been resumed by this State, shall be exercised by the Courts of this State hereinafter named.
Be it ordained by the people of Alabama in Convention assembled, That, until such time as a Provisional or Permanent Government is established, of which Alabama shall become a member, the General Assembly of the State of Alabama has full power and authority to make provisional postal arrangements for this State.
www.legislature.state.al.us /misc/history/constitutions/1861/1861ord1_20.html   (2141 words)

  
 Pages From the Civil War in Alabama -- Study Guide
Indeed, Alabama stayed on the brink of internal civil war from 1861-1865 because of divided loyalties.
However, after the major battles in Virginia and Tennessee, the area from Northern Alabama to Chattanooga was one of the most hotly contested regions in the nation.
Confederacy: a body formed by separate people or states united in purpose, such as the 11 Southern states that seceded from the United States in 1860 and 1861.
www.cptr.ua.edu /alex/studyguides/civil.htm   (1243 words)

  
 Alabama Travel & Tourism: WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Alabama, United States
Alabama, home to 4.4 million people, is of great relevance in U.S. history - from antebellum homes of the Confederacy to places that are etched in memories of the 1960s.
Alabama boasts various landscapes from wooded canyons to idyllic ocean beaches.
Visit the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile's Historic District and relax on the phenomenal beaches at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
www.alabama.worldweb.com   (445 words)

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