The Southern United States, also known as the American South or simply the South, is a geographic and cultural region of the United States. It's characterized by its unique history, culture, music, cuisine and dialect.
Think of the Southern United States like a quilt. Each patch represents different aspects - from Civil War history to jazz music to soul food - all stitched together to create a distinct identity.
Civil War: A major conflict fought in the United States from 1861-1865 between Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including slavery and state rights.
Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States enacted after Reconstruction period until 1965.
Southern Gothic Literature: This is a subgenre of Gothic literature unique to American South that uses macabre, ironic events to examine values of southern culture.
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