Week 10 Alabama History Quiz

What was the population of Alabama when it became the 22nd state to enter the Union?

• 30,000

• 45,000

• 60,000

• 75,000

Which city served as the capital of Alabama before Montgomery?

• St. Stephens

• Huntsville

• Cahaba

• Tuscaloosa

Who was Alabama's first U.S. Senator?

• John Williams Walker

• William Wyatt Bibb

• Israel Pickens

• William Rufus King

How did William Wyatt Bibb die?

• Old age

• Illness

• Horse riding accident

• Natural causes

Who started the Bank of Alabama?

• John Williams Walker

• William Wyatt Bibb

• Israel Pickens

• William Rufus King

Which country did William Rufus King serve as a U.S. Minister?

• Russia

• France

• Both Russia and France

• Neither Russia nor France

What was the main crop grown in Alabama during the 1840s?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Rice

What is the name of the region in Alabama known for its cotton production?

• Black Belt

• Green Valley

• Yellow Plains

• Red Hills

Who is buried in Walker County, which was named after him?

• John Williams Walker

• William Wyatt Bibb

• Israel Pickens

• William Rufus King

Which governor of Alabama funded the state government by starting the Bank of Alabama?

• John Williams Walker

• William Wyatt Bibb

• Israel Pickens

• William Rufus King