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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]]. | + | '''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}} |
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
| − | Virtually all modern music, including [[jazz]], [[rap]], [[rock and roll]], and [[country and western]] styles, originated in the South. | + | Virtually all modern music, including [[jazz]], [[rap]], [[rock and roll]], and [[country and western]] styles, originated in the South.{{fact}} |
| − | Virtually all property acquired by the United States was at the urging of the South. | + | Virtually all property acquired by the United States was at the urging of the South.{{fact}} |
| − | The South has always volunteered and served in the Armed Forces in disproportionately high numbers. | + | The South has always volunteered and served in the Armed Forces in disproportionately high numbers.{{fact}} |
Revision as of 16:47, May 11, 2007
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.[Citation Needed]
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 states 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.[Citation Needed]
Virtually all property acquired by the United States was at the urging of the South.[Citation Needed]
The South has always volunteered and served in the Armed Forces in disproportionately high numbers.[Citation Needed]
