ALABAMA

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Ben Harris

Mrs. Childers 4th Grade01-22-2o12

ALABAMA HISTORY PROJECT

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Page 1 …………………………… My favorite thing about AlabamaPage 2…………………………… State of AlabamaPage 3…………………………… Indians of AlabamaPage4…………………………… Nat king ColePage 5 …………………………… State SongPage 6……………………… State FlagPage7………………………… State SealPage 8 …………………………… State TreePage 9………………………………State BirdPage 10…………………………… State FlowerPage 11…………………………… State FishPage12…………………………… Coat Of ArmsPage 13 …………………………… Governor of Alabama Page 14…………………………… PresidentPage 15…………………………… Alabama HappeningsPage 15…………………………… Alabama AttractionsPage 16 ……………………… About MePage 17-20………………… extra slides

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My favorite thing about Alabama: Auburn University

Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn University has more than 25,000 students, and is one of the largest universities in the state. The university began as the “East Alabama Male College” in 1856, as a private liberal arts school. It was renamed the “Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama” in 1872 and became the state’s first public land grant university. It later became the first four year coeducational school in the state in 1892. Major studies at the college were arts and agriculture. Once again, the school was renamed the “Alabama Polytechnic Institute” in 1899. With continued expansion and growth of academic programs, it officially became “Auburn University” in 1960.

The “Auburn Creed” was written in 1945 by Auburn professor George Petrie. It has become a set of beliefs that Auburn students, faculty, and alumni hold dear to their hearts.

“I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work. I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully. I believe in honest and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men. I believe in a sound mind, a sound body, and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities. I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all. I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for

all. I believe in my country, because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by “doing justly, loving mercy, and

walking humbly with my God” And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.”

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The State of Alabama It is believed that Spanish explorers arrived at Mobile Bay in 1519, and that the territory

was visited in 1540 by Hernando de Soto. The French founded the first permanent European settlement in Alabama, which was called Fort Louis de Mobile in 1702. The British gained control in 1763 by the Treaty of Paris, but had to give up most of the region to the United States and Spain after the American Revolution. In 1861 the Confederacy was formed in Montgomery, Alabama. For a time, Montgomery was the capital of the Confederacy.

Industry helped Alabama’s economy grow during the later part of the 19th century, such as the mining of coal and ore. This was aided by the development of railroads, which allowed easier transportation of goods.

In 1881, following the Civil War, the Tuskegee Institute was founded by Booker T. Washington. It was part of the expansion of institutions of higher education for blacks. Washington is also famous for his agricultural research.

During the 1950’s and 1960’s, Alabama was the site of landmark civil right actions such as the bus boycott in Montgomery and the “Freedom March” from Selma to Montgomery.

Alabama today has leading industries such as chemicals, plastics, textiles, primary metals and automobile manufacturing. Alabama ranks high in the production of milk, soybeans, vegetables, cotton, fruits, wheat, livestock, and of course, peanuts.

Our state of Alabama is also known for the ground breaking medical center in Birmingham, Colleges and Universities include not only Tuskegee, but also UAB, Auburn University, University of Alabama and others. Famous attractions and points of interest include the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the White house of the Confederacy, Helen Keller’s birthplace in Tuscumbia, the USS Alabama at Mobile, The Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, and also the Shakespeare festival Theatre Complex in Montgomery, among many others.

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Indians of Alabama Four distinct nations of Indians existed in early Alabama: The Creek

Indians, Choctaw Indians, Chickasaw Indians, and Cherokee Indians. The Creeks were the largest of these tribes. Creeks were also called

Muscogee Indians. Tuckabatchee was the Creek Council town, which was located on the Tallapoosa River, near Tallassee. The Creeks were divided into two tribes; the Upper creeks and the lower Creeks.

Choctaw Indians lived in the Southwest corner of the state, along the Alabama River. The Choctaws were known as the “brave warriors” . The Creek Indians and the Choctaw Indians were known as enemies.

The Chickasaw tribe lived in Mississippi and the northwestern part of Alabama. This tribe was known as “brave fighters” . They are also known for developing herds of fine ponies, which they had earlier taken from the Spanish expedition.

The Cherokee Indians lived in North and South Carolina, north Georgia, and eastern Tennessee. In Alabama, their lands were usually located in northeastern Alabama. This tribe was known to be tall, including the women. Women, along with the men, were often hunters and involved in the Cherokee government

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Famous Alabamian: Nat King Cole Nathaniel Adams Coles –also known in the music world as “Nat

King Cole”-was born on March 17, 1919, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the son of Perlina and Edward Coles, and had three brothers and one half-sister. At the age of four Nat’s family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where his father became a Baptist minister. Nat learned how to play on the church organ by his mother, and was no stranger to the music and the choir. He began formal music lessons at the age of twelve, and loved various types of music such as gospel, jazz , as well as classical music. He began his career performing as a teenager in clubs. He started as a jazz pianist, and ended up being a legendary musical icon, with hits such as “Mona Lisa”, “Nature Boy”, the famous “Unforgettable” and “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer”.

Nat King Cole was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show.

Cole died of lung cancer on February 15, 1965. An official United States postage stamp with Cole’s likeness was issued in 1994. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the major influences on early rock and roll in the year 2000.

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ALABAMA STATE SONGWritten by Julia S. TutwilerComposed by Edna Gockel Gussen

“Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee,From thy Southern shores where growth,By the sea thy orange treeTo thy Northern vale where flowed,Deep blue Tennessee,Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!

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ALABAMA STATE

SYMBOLS

Alabama State SealYellowhammerWide mouth Bass

Camellia

Alabama State flag

Longleaf pine

Coat of arms

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The Governor of Alabama: ROBERT BENTLEY

Robert Bentley gradated from Shelby County High School, then went on to the University of Alabama where he majored in chemistry and biology. After graduating, he attended The University of Alabama School of Medicine, and received his medical degree in 1968. He married Diane Jones in 1965. He served in the Vietnam War as a captain in the air force. he later moved to Tuscaloosa with his wife to raise his five boys. Governor Bentley was elected to the House of Representative in 2002, serving two terms in the State House. He was elected Governor of Alabama on November 2, 2010.

*one “term” is four years….two terms max

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: BARACK OBAMA

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. He was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. Barak Obama’s father was from Kenya, and his mother from Kansas. He was raised by his grandparents. He worked his way through college with scholarships and student loans, and then moved to Chicago, where he worked with a group of churches to help rebuild communities devastated by steel plant closures. President Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on november4, 2008, and sworn in on January 20, 2009. He and his wife Michelle, are parents of two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

*one “term’ is four years-with two terms possibly served.

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ALABAMA HAPPENINGS…

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MOBILE, Alabama -- The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is expected to issue an open burning ban soon that will be in effect for 12 counties including Mobile and Baldwin counties, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department officials announced today in a news release.The ban -- designed to protect air quality -- will run from May through October and also includes the following counties: DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Shelby, Russell, and Talladega.The ban is in effect each year for the warmer months to combat the formation of ground-level ozone and the generation of fine particulate matter, fire officials said. Prohibiting the open burning of wood, tree trimmings, brush, and debris generated by land clearing and construction/demolition activities is an effective way to reduce the formation of ground-level ozone, which is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides react in the presence of heat and sunlight. Fine particulate matter is found in the smoke from the open burning of vegetation and wood, officials said.The City of Mobile has a permanent burn ban year round, fire officials said.Though beneficial in the upper atmosphere, ozone is a respiratory irritant when found at ground level. In addition, fine particulate matter can travel deep into the lungs and cause respiratory distress.In lieu of open burning, officials suggest composting yard waste and using leaves, straw, and grass clippings for mulch. In addition, using mulch in flower beds and gardens helps to conserve water, officials said.

Alabama environmental officials to issue open burning banPublished: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 6:24 AM     Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 6:24 AM

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Nearly every cover band out there has its own version of "Sweet Home Alabama," but college student Eric Goodchild might have come up with the most electrifying one yet.

A video posted to YouTube in December by Goodchild, an electrical engineering student at Arizona State University, shows twin Tesla coils playing the famous 1974 song by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

This month on his website, Goodchild details the hardware and software used to play MIDI music via computer through his and Steve Caton's coils, which can produce the musical notes through the high frequency voltage that results from their electrical output.

Other videos of "Tesla Synth" performances include "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "House of the Rising Sun" and "Dueling Banjos."

Shocking version of 'Sweet Home Alabama' uses Tesla coil synthesizer (video)Published: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 2:55 PM     Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4:44 PM

         By Chris Pow, al.com 

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Alabama Engineering professors assess tornado damageUniversity of Alabama professors are part of a research team that's examining tornado debris to find out more about what the winds did to building materials and whether there might be ways to improve building codes to make things safer. The three engineering professors, Dr. John W. Van de Lindt, Dr. Andrew Graettinger (green jacket), and Dr. David Grau (white shirt) are part of the Tuscaloosa Tornado National Science Foundation Damage Assessment Team. They were assessing damage at an apartment complex on 34th Ave. E. in Tuscaloosa. (The Birmingham News/Joe Songer)

-- The University of Alabama has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for helping the community following the April 27 tornado that ripped a path of destruction in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama has made the list for the third consecutive year by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education. The university was one of 110 schools to receive the honor with distinction.

“The Presidential Honor Roll formally recognizes UA’s commitment to teaching students to identify needs within their communities and equipping students with the skills to effect change within those communities,” said Stephen Black, director of the UA Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility.

Following the tornado, a record number of UA students, faculty and staff volunteered with a host of relief agencies, and faculty members quickly developed and adapted service-learning courses through which students play key roles in recovery efforts – endeavors that will continue for several years.

“Preparing students to participate in our democracy and providing them with opportunities to take on local and global issues in their course work are as central to the mission of education as boosting college completion and closing the achievement gap,” said Eduardo Ochoa, the U.S. Department of Education’s assistant secretary for postsecondary 

Alabama students, faculty make Presidential Honor Roll for community service after tornadoPublished: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 9:43 AM     Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 10:35 AM

         By Renee Busby, Press-Register 

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Firefighters still trying to gain control of wildfire in Waterloo

Published: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 9:56 AM     Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 10:01 AM

         By The Associated Press 

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WATERLOO, Ala. (AP) — Firefighters say they’re working to gain control of a wildfire that has blackened more than 350 acres north of Waterloo.The TimesDaily of Florence reports that a home was evacuated Monday night as the Lauderdale County fire burned trees near wood structure. The blaze destroyed a camping trailer parked in the woods.Firefighters were gaining control of the fire Tuesday morning before winds began picking up, causing 30-foot high flames to jump across furrows that had been plowed in an effort to contain the blaze. They battled the blaze into the night Tuesday before darkness forced them to retreat.Waterloo Fire Chief Ted Kavich said it was just too dangerous to be out in the woods fighting a fire in the rugged terrain when firefighters could not see where they were going.

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unseasonably warm weather is putting Alabama at risk of wildfire, State Forester Linda Casey said in a statement this afternoon. And, due to staffing cuts, the Alabama Forestry Commission would have fewer people to stop wildfires once they start, she added.Casey urged everyone to use caution when burning outdoors because any fire can quickly spread out of control.In the past 30 days, there have been 246 wildfires burning over 4,059 acres across the state. About 100 of those acres were in Jefferson and Shelby counties."We urge everyone to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires, including campfires," said Casey. "The situation is particularly critical in areas of the state where timber downed from tornadoes is still on the ground."Alabama state law requires people to obtain a burn permit before burning any woodland, grassland, field, or wood debris that is greater than one quarter acre or that it within 25 feet of flammable material.You should also be sure to clear the ground down to soil around the area to be burned and you should have enough tools, equipment, and manpower to safely control your fire. Once the fire is started, stay with it until the fire is completely out.To obtain a burn permit, call             1-800-242-2504      .

Alabama Forestry Commission warns of high wildfire riskPublished: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4:22 PM     Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4:33 PM

         By Jeremy Gray -- The Birmingham News 

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Alabama attractions

Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville

The USS Alabama ship in Montgomery

The Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery

Russell cave near bridge port

Shakespeare theatre in Montgomery

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About Me…….

Hello! My name is Ben I Am 9 years old I was born in Enterprise-I love history have a pet cockatiel. I’d love to grow up live in a big city and become a vet. I am an Auburn fan. My birthday is on 4/10/02. I have a bow and arrow, which I love-and also have 5 cats! My great grandfather owned a huge neighborhood in Enterprise that stretched from Morgan Square to the gates of Ft. Rucker.

Hope you enjoyed it!

My favorite things1.AUBURN!2.Snow fall in A.L3.Holidays4.Reading5.Cheeburger cheeburger (I went blank! )

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My favorite picture!

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THE STATE OF ALABAMA

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