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By zachlowe1
On July 19, 2019
Bell Ringer: Iron Production in Alabama
Iron in Birmingham
This clip discusses the history of iron production in the Alabama (AL) city.
Description
This bellringer focuses on the history of iron production in Birmingham, AL, and the effects on the city and nation.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What is a blast furnace? Describe the process to make iron.
- After the iron was produced at Sloss Furnaces, what was it used for?
- Why was Birmingham a central location for mining and iron production? What role did railroads play in the growth of the city?
- How did Birmingham get the nickname "Magic City?"
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Antebellum
- Blast Furnace
- Coal
- Cylindrical
- Entrepreneur
- Foundry
- Industrial Revolution
- Mechanization
- Ore
- Pig Iron
- Railroad
- Slag