Most Native American tribes were completely removed from Alabama within a few years of the passage of the Indian Removal Act by Congress in 1830.
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Alabama remained chiefly agricultural, with an economy tied to cotton. The state constitution of 1868 created Alabama’s first public school system and expanded women’s rights. Legislators funded public road and railroad projects, despite allegations of fraud and misappropriation.
The Rosenwald Fund helped fund the construction of schools for African American children in Alabama. Between 1913 and 1937, 387 schools, seven teachers’ houses, and several vocational buildings were built with partial funding from the Rosenwald Fund.
The agrarian Mississippian culture covered most of Alabama from 1000 to 1600 CE, with one of its major centers at the Moundville Archaeological Site.
After seceding, Alabama joined the Confederate States of America, and the Confederacy’s capital was initially at Montgomery. Alabama contributed about 120,000 soldiers to the war effort, though few battles were fought in the state.
Historical spellings of the word “Alabama” include Alibamo, Alibamu, Limamu, Alibamon, Alibamu, Alabamo, Alebamon, Alibama, Alibamou, Alabamu, and Allibamou.
Alabama’s economy in the 21st century is based on automotive, finance, tourism, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.
On January 30, 1846, the Alabama legislature announced it had voted to move the capital city from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery. The first legislative session in the new capital met in December 1847.
St. Stephens, now abandoned, served as the territorial capital from 1817 to 1819.
"America" can mean the whole continents—North America and South America together. So it’s like the big landmass with tons of countries. But most people, especially in casual talk, use "America" to mean just the United States. Saying "America" instead of "the United States" isn’t usually offensive, bRead more
“America” can mean the whole continents—North America and South America together. So it’s like the big landmass with tons of countries. But most people, especially in casual talk, use “America” to mean just the United States.
Saying “America” instead of “the United States” isn’t usually offensive, but some folks from other countries in the Americas might roll their eyes because it feels like the US is claiming the whole continent’s name for itself. It’s kinda like calling yourself “the world” when you’re just one part of it.
But honestly, in everyday conversation, calling the US “America” is super common and most people don’t get salty about it. Just depends on who you’re talking to!
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