Define patent.
a document registering an invention with the government patent office
Patents protect the rights of inventors.
Define poll tax.
a tax to vote
Poll taxes were historically used to restrict voting rights.
Define commute.
traveled to work
Commuting often involves daily travel between home and workplace.
Define vehicle.
a way of transportation
Vehicles can include cars, buses, bicycles, etc.
Define overcropping.
planting the same crop over and over
Overcropping can lead to soil depletion.
What year was the current Alabama state constitution written?
1901
This constitution has undergone several amendments since its adoption.
Who invented the electric light bulb and what year was it patented?
Thomas Edison 1880
Edison’s invention significantly impacted modern lighting.
Who made the very first automobile? What country was he from?
Karl Benz from Germany
Benz’s invention laid the foundation for the automotive industry.
Who made the first American-made automobile? What year was it made?
Henry Ford 1896
Ford’s production methods revolutionized automobile manufacturing.
Why is there a statue of a boll weevil in Enterprise, AL?
The statue commemorates the boll weevil’s impact on the local cotton industry
The boll weevil prompted farmers to diversify their crops.
What did the weevil’s destruction of cotton force farmers to do?
Grow other crops and make a better living
The weevil’s impact led to diversification in agriculture.
How many times has the Alabama state constitution been amended?
More than 400 times
This indicates a significant evolution of laws and regulations in Alabama.
What were the requirements to vote in Alabama in 1901?
- Be a man
- At least 21 years old
- Can read/write
- Can explain U.S. constitution
- Pay a poll tax
These requirements reflect the restrictive voting laws of the time.
What were riverboats mainly used for in the 20th century?
Hauling barges loaded with goods
Riverboats played a crucial role in transportation and trade.
How did the United States feel about getting involved in World War I initially?
Neutral, did not want to take sides
This reflects the isolationist sentiment prevalent before U.S. involvement.
How did the United States eventually get involved in WWI?
Germany sank an unarmed ship with 128 Americans aboard
This incident shifted public opinion and policy towards intervention.
Why was WWI called ‘the war to end all wars’?
They thought there would never be a more deadly war
This phrase reflects the hope for lasting peace after the war.
What were some new technologies used during WWI?
- Airplanes
- Tanks
- Poison gas
These technologies changed the nature of warfare.
Who invented the first successful airplane and in what year?
Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903
Their invention marked a significant milestone in aviation history.
What type of power do hydroelectric dams use to generate electricity?
Waterpower
Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source.
Are poll taxes beneficial? Why or why not?
No, they prevent poor people from being able to vote
Poll taxes were seen as a barrier to voting rights.
