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What is the oldest city in Alabama?
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
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What year did Alabama achieve statehood?
1819
1830
1840
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Alabama is known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the what state?
The Tobacco State
The Cotton State
The Wind Swept State
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The word Alabama is believed to have come from what related language?
Cherokee
Shawnee
Choctaw
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In the 16th century who were the first Europeans to reach Alabama?
The Dutch
The British
The Spanish
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Hernando de Soto passed through the state in what year?
1540
1602
1492
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Where did the French establish the first settlement in the region in 1702?
Old Mobile
Birmingham
Auburn
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By the early 1920s, Birmingham, Alabama had more than 30% of what?
Alabama's population
The South's population
New York City's population
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Which city served as the temporary capital of Alabama from 1819 to 1820?
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Huntsville
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When Alabama was admitted to the Union settlers flooded into the state to take advantage what crop?
Cotton
Gold
Tobacco
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Most of the Native American tribes were removed from the state after the passage of what act 1830?
The Indian Exodus Act
The Indian Removal Act
The Trail of Tears
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What was the nickname given to the Alabama troops in the confederate army?
Yellowhammer
Sharecroppers
Red Tide
This quiz demonstrated that you know an average amount about the history of Alabama! You're not quite an expert but you're sure not in the dark either! Unlike most Americans, you're familiar with the history of this state. We suspect that with a little time and effort, you'll be an expert on all things Alabama!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Alabama history ace! It's obvious that you take great pride in having a vast knowledge on the history of US states. From the deep south to the far north, you're a history buff with a great handle on all things related to the states. Your knowledge of Alabama is both impressive and rare!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly Alabama awesome! It's clear that you know the history of Alabama like only a true citizen and lover of the South truly can. The heritage of this state holds a special place in your heart that no one could replace!
A+, Alabama Awesome
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Alabama has a colorful history that few beyond it's borders are aware of. Do you think you know your Alabama history well? Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and find out!
1
What is the oldest city in Alabama?
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
2
What year did Alabama achieve statehood?
1819
1830
1840
3
Alabama is known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the what state?
The Tobacco State
The Cotton State
The Wind Swept State
4
The word Alabama is believed to have come from what related language?
Cherokee
Shawnee
Choctaw
5
In the 16th century who were the first Europeans to reach Alabama?
The Dutch
The British
The Spanish
6
Hernando de Soto passed through the state in what year?
1540
1602
1492
7
Where did the French establish the first settlement in the region in 1702?
Old Mobile
Birmingham
Auburn
8
By the early 1920s, Birmingham, Alabama had more than 30% of what?
Alabama's population
The South's population
New York City's population
9
Which city served as the temporary capital of Alabama from 1819 to 1820?
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Huntsville
10
When Alabama was admitted to the Union settlers flooded into the state to take advantage what crop?
Cotton
Gold
Tobacco
11
Most of the Native American tribes were removed from the state after the passage of what act 1830?
The Indian Exodus Act
The Indian Removal Act
The Trail of Tears
12
What was the nickname given to the Alabama troops in the confederate army?
Yellowhammer
Sharecroppers
Red Tide
