Alabama History 1817-1820 (4th Grade)

Alabama became a territory

Oct 29, 1817

Mississppi became a state and Alabama became a territory. In order for Alabama to become a state they had to write a constitution.

Steam Boat

Oct 28, 1818

1st Steam Boat Built and launched1st steam boat was built in St. Stephens and launched on the Alabama River. This played an important role in the economics of Alabama.

William Wyatt Bibb

Oct 25, 1819

William Wyatt Bibb Bibb was elected governor of Alabama in 1819. There where a large number of men in Alabama that provided leadership for the state.

Alabama Constitution of 1819

Oct 29, 1819

The Alabama constitution was influenced by the United States Constitution and the Mississippi Constitution. The constitution was short and simple. It listed and defined the three seperate branched of government.

States' Rights

Nov 21, 1820

William Yancey Yancey led the North in their move for state rights.