Southern United States
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| + | The '''Southern United States'''—commonly referred to as the '''American South''', '''[[Dixie]]''', or simply '''the South'''—constitutes a large distinctive [[region]] in the southeastern and south-central [[United States]]. Because of the region's unique cultural and historic heritage, including early European colonial settlements, the doctrine of [[states' rights]], the institution of [[slavery]] and the legacy of the [[Confederate States of America|Confederacy]] during the [[American Civil War]], the South has developed its own customs, literature, musical styles, and varied [[Southern US cuisine|cuisines]]. | ||
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The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive region in the southeastern and south-central United States. Because of the region's unique cultural and historic heritage, including early European colonial settlements, the doctrine of states' rights, the institution of slavery and the legacy of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, the South has developed its own customs, literature, musical styles, and varied cuisines.
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