Mobile, Alabama

“parade”, but the violent behavior of maskers during the next two decades caused the press to call for an end to Mardi Gras. Fortunately, six New Orleanains who were former members of the Cowbellions, a group that presented New Years Eve parades in Mobile, AL, saved the New Orleans Mardi Gras by forming the Comus organization in 1857. The men beautified the celebration and proved that it could be enjoyed in a safe manner. Comus coined the word “Krewe” and established several Mardi Gras traditions by

Alabama Homeowners Insurance Alabama, “Heart of Dixie” is located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is the 24th most populous state in the US. Alabama provides 53 miles of coastline. Because of this, it claims the 6th highest homeowners insurance rates. Alabama’s coastal line has been hit by large category 3 hurricanes. Due to the past occurrences of natural disasters, the average homeowners rate for this state is $2,327. The rates ranged between $1,881 and $4,609. A study was

Alabama By Isaac Hilton ‘Climbed lone Nebo’s Mount to see, Alabama, Alabama!’ You painfully hike up the last bit of Alabama’s highest mountain, with an elevation of 2,411ft. When you get to the top, a feeling of pride washes over you for conquering this colossal mountain. You’re so thirsty, you could drink the whole ocean. Instead, you drain the rest of your quarter-full water bottle. You’re as starving as a shark, ready to kill its’ prey. You eat your whole sandwich in 30 seconds. Now you sit down

A Real Life Maycomb Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird about a little Alabama town called Maycomb. What is interesting is how Maycomb compares a lot to the town that Ms. Lee grew up in, Monroeville, Alabama. The history of Monroeville and the way it was in the 1930s makes a reader wonder if Ms. Lee took her hometown and made it the famous small town in the novel. By looking back to the history of Monroeville’s founding, the way it was in the 1930s, the way it almost mirrors Maycomb and the

Journal Article Review #1 McCollum, C. THE NEGRO IN ALABAMA DURING THE CIVIL WAR The hardships faced by the slaves during and immediately following the Civil War were relatively the same as they had been prior to the war. During the war, the only thing that changed for some was their “Masters”. The Governor of Alabama, by an act of 1861, was authorized to accept the services of slaves offered by certain slaveholders and in October the following year he was empowered to impress slaves between the

anything,” I added, when Miss Caroline smiled and shook her head. “Why, he’s so tired at night he just sits in the livingroom and reads.” “If he didn’t teach you, who did?” Miss Caroline asked good-naturedly. “Somebody did. You weren’t born reading The Mobile Register.” “Jem says I was. He read in a book where I was a Bullfinch instead of a Finch. Jem says my name’s really Jean Louise Bullfinch, that I got swapped when I was born and I’m really a-” Miss Caroline apparently thought I was lying. “Let’s not

Synopsis Harper Lee’s novel, Go Set a Watchman, tells the story of the 26-year-old Jean Louise as she gains awareness of her father’s flaws and becomes a more independent and flexible person. During the novel’s exposition, Jean Louise is on a train returning to her hometown, Maycomb, to visit her aging father, Atticus. Upon returning home, Jean Louise quickly gets into an argument with her aunt, Alexandra, over trivial matters. The two continue to bicker at each other until Atticus intervenes.

Kara Vallega Ms. Carpick English 20S October 27 2014 Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird: Maycomb County 's Very Own Role Model Atticus is generally different from many fathers. He is a man who believes in justice and equality. He is not only Jem and Scout 's role model but Maycomb County 's as well. Harper Lee 's To Kill a Mockingbird takes readers back in time to the 1930 's where they experienced what southern America was like during “The Great Depression.” Jem and Scout went through events that

Alabama’s Confederate Flag Controversy The outlining issue here is the Confederate Flag and its perception amongst the Alabama population. Debating on whether the flag should be taken down in respect to citizen who are offended because of its close relation to the history of slavery in America. The opposing side felt that it is a part of southern/the south’s history, pride and should be honored. Also, the opposing side feels that with other issues happening in the community; this debate is not something

(Biography.com) Rather than caring about fashion or dating, Lee focused on her studies and her own personal writing. Throughout Lee’s college career, in Montgomery, she was a member of the literary honor society. After transferring to the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Lee was characterized to be “a loner and an individualist.” (Biography.com) Using her new title as motivation, Lee pursued her interest in writing by contributing to the school’s newspaper and also a humor magazine, the Rammer Jammer