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Alabama, was first explored by Spanish Conquistadors.
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alabama is given to the US
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In the year 1833, the first courthouse was burned down, and all the records were either lost, or destroyed.
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On April 15, 1899, Centerville, was renamed for James Monroe's last name.
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city water and electricity were brought to monroevillie
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Harper Lee was born on this day. She would grow up, to write the bestseller, "To Kill A Mockingbird."
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In 1928, the first airport was built in Alabama.
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The Scottsbro boys, were accused of gang raping two white women. Eight of the nine boys were sentenced to death, until a retrial. The boys were eventually let off the hook, or put on parole after about 6 years. Race, played an important factor, in this criminal case.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott started on December 1 ,1955 . This was the event that blacks boycotted riding the buses until they could sit anywhere they pleased.
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In May 2005, Monroeville recieved the designation of being one of the top most cities to live in Alabama. In order for them to recieve this title, they had to meet up to certain criteria such as, planning, leadership, economic development, and quality of life.
