Plantation slavery was in the past the foundation of the economy of Alabama. During the Civil War, the state had to go through a lot of difficulties. By the end of the 19th century invasion of cotton weevils (the most dangerous pests of agricultural crops) almost led to the decline of agriculture. Also, the state pursued many racial issues, but since 1950 Alabama embarked on the path of industrialization.

 

Category F5 tornado

 

Summer in Alabama is different hot and dry weather, winter is quite soft. Once every few years, the state can visit the abundant snowfalls and therefore go to study in the US in the summer is the best here. From the Gulf of Mexico to Alabama is a huge number of cyclones and storms, especially tornadoes F5 category (incredibly powerful tornado with wind speeds of 500 km / h).

 

Mobile consisting USA

 

Mobile - a small port city in Alabama. During the Civil War there were some of the most serious battles, had great historical importance for the country. The fact is that while the city of Mobile had access to the Gulf of Mexico, could not boast than the rest of the harbor of the country. Currently, the city is the US Coast Guard, which ensures the safety of ships within the United States and on the high seas.

 

Why is the state of porridge?

 

One of the symbols of Alabama - oatmeal. It is believed that during the Civil War soldiers sewed clothes to your small pieces of yellow cloth, like the wings of this bird. Hence the unofficial nickname of the state.