Alabama History

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Objective

I can name three important events that happened in Alabama's history.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

The video mentions that Alabama is called the "Heart of Dixie" because it played a big role in the history of the South. Can you name one thing about Alabama's past that might have made it such an important place in Southern history?

2

The video also mentions that the Saint Andrews Cross on the Alabama flag is a symbol that was used by Spain, a country that used to own the land of Alabama. What does this suggest about the different groups of people who have been part of Alabama's history?

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Exit ticket

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The video mentions that Alabama is nicknamed the "Heart of Dixie" because it played a big role in the history of the South. Can you name one thing about Alabama's past that might have made it such an important place in Southern history? The video also mentions that the Saint Andrews Cross on the Alabama flag is a symbol that was used by Spain, a country that used to own the land of Alabama. What does this suggest about the different groups of people who have been part of Alabama's history?

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