After World War 2, the steel industry 1_focused its production energy because of the mass production of weapons used for the war. 2had been hard hit during the depression. FDR said it was the worst hit town in the country because it relied on only 3__one___ industry. The 4 production would revitalize its economy. Alabama had 2 of the 5 plants that made 5 used in aircraft during the war. This plant was in 6, Al. Aircrafts used this type of steel because it was 7 and 8. Almost half of the production in the US took place in Alabama because Alabama had many 9 bases.
Red mountain helped supply ore for Birmingham’s iron furnaces during the war. Birmingham was given the name 10“ of the South” because of its great demand for iron and steel made for war products. After D-day, Alabama’s steel production 11 a lot. The 12 Coal, Iron, and Railroad company had two major mills in Fairfield and Ensley, Alabama. They also had a company located in 13. In the 1940’s 14 opened their first aluminum plant in Sheffield, Al. One ship made using Alabama Steel was named the 15. The 16 statue is seen in 17, Alabama. It represents the steel industry.