Alabama's Moving Capital City

What was Alabama's first capital city when it was still a territory?

• St. Stephens

• Huntsville

• Cahaba

• Montgomery

Why was Huntsville chosen as a temporary capital when Alabama became a state?

• It had existing space to run the government

• It was centrally located

• It was safe from floods

• It had a new railroad system

What was a major problem with Cahaba as a capital city?

• It was prone to flooding

• It was too far north

• It lacked government buildings

• It was not centrally located

Why did Tuscaloosa become an unsuitable capital city over time?

• It was too far for many citizens to reach

• It was prone to flooding

• It lacked a railroad system

• It was not centrally located

What made Montgomery the perfect choice for Alabama's permanent capital?

• It was centrally located and had a new railroad system

• It was the first capital city

• It was safe from floods and had existing government buildings

• It was a major trading post

Which of the following is a fun fact about Alabama's old capital cities?

• Some, like Cahaba, are now ghost towns

• Huntsville was the longest-serving capital

• Tuscaloosa was the first capital

• Montgomery was never a capital