Originally the State of Alabama was occupied by Native American people of various tribes.
In 1702, the French founded the first European settlement in the state.
In 1819, Alabama became the twenty-second state admitted to the Union.
However, Alabama seceded and joined the Confederate States of America from 1861-65.
In 1868, Alabama was readmitted to the union.
In its early years, Alabama state was tied to the cotton business.
The capital is Montgomery, and the largest city is Birmingham.
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