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'''The South''' is a collection of eleven states in the southeastern [[United States]]: [[South Carolina]], [[Mississippi]], [[Florida]], [[Alabama]], [[Georgia]], [[Louisiana]], [[Texas]], [[Virginia]], [[Arkansas]], [[Tennessee]], [[North Carolina]], [[Missouri]], and [[Kentucky]].{{fact}}
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'''The South''' is a collection of eleven states in the southeastern [[United States]]: [[South Carolina]], [[Mississippi]], [[Florida]], [[Alabama]], [[Georgia]], [[Louisiana]], [[Texas]], [[Virginia]], [[Arkansas]], [[Tennessee]], [[North Carolina]], [[Missouri]], and [[Kentucky]].<ref>[http://www.civilwarhome.com/csa.htm The Civil War]</ref>
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Although these states once fought against the [[United States]] in the [[Civil War]], today they are known for their patriotism and commitment to morality in government.  The South consists of [[red state]]s and is one of the strongholds of the [[Republican]] party and the [[Ku Klux Klan]].
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Although these states once fought against the [[United States]] in the [[Civil War]] due to their disgust for the policies of a [[Republican]] President, today they are known for their [[patriotism]] and commitment to [[morality in government]].  The South consists of [[red state]]s and is one of the strongholds of the [[Republican]] party and the [[Ku Klux Klan]].
    
Virtually all modern music, including [[jazz]], [[rap]], [[rock and roll]], and [[country and western]] styles, originated in the South.{{fact}}
 
Virtually all modern music, including [[jazz]], [[rap]], [[rock and roll]], and [[country and western]] styles, originated in the South.{{fact}}
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The South has always volunteered and served in the Armed Forces in disproportionately high numbers.{{fact}}
 
The South has always volunteered and served in the Armed Forces in disproportionately high numbers.{{fact}}
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Compared to the rest of the United States, the South lags far behind in education. This is reflected in low reading and test scores{{fact}}.
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Compared to the rest of the United States, the South lags far behind in education. This is reflected in low reading and test scores<ref>[http://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm Elections and IQ scores]</ref><ref>[http://www.ginandtacos.com/education.jpg College Education and Voting]</ref>.
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== References ==
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