AL History Chapter 7

Alabama was a great state to work in after Reconstruction because of: (Choose 2)

• There was a lot of labor.

• There were a lot of raw materials.

• People had good ideas but couldn't afford to start businesses.

• There was slavery.

What are three raw materials that made Birmingham great for industry during this time? (Choose 3)

• Textiles

• Cotton

• Coal

• Limestone

• Iron Ore

Why was Birmingham considered a "hub" in Alabama?

• Many railroads came through Birmingham and made travel/transport easier.

• They made steel and iron ore in the blast furnaces.

• People could travel using steamboats and barges.

What is an import?

• Goods sent from one country to another.

• Goods brought into a country to be sold/used.

• Important people during a period of time.

• A center for transportation and railroads.

What is an export?

• Goods sent from one country to another.

• Goods brought into another country to be sold/used.

• Exits used during segregation.

• Example of famous people during this time.

Which of the following was an IMPORT for Alabama?

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Medicines

• Iron Ore

Why were people not buying as much cotton from Alabama in 1900?

• The northern United States started growing and selling cotton.

• It was cheaper from other places.

• The quality of the cotton from Alabama was poor.

• No one wanted to buy things from Alabama anymore.

Which of the following would you find in an urban area?

• It is in the country.

• It is a small town.

• It is a large city.

• It is a type of car.

Which of the following would you find in a rural area?

• A place in the country.

• A house in a normal sized town.

• A home in a big city.

What types of jobs did people during this time (late 1800's- early 1900's) in Alabama during this time? (Choose 3)

• Iron/Steel Manufacturing

• Slavery

• Textile Mills

• Banking/Businesses

• Car building