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The old south is a common term used when describing the days prior to the American Civil War, when cotton was ample and the main source of income. The time frame dates from the late 18th century to 1861. The term is usually associated with large plantations, slavery, and the time period in America when life in the South was believed to have been good, before the ravages of war. Although some of these associations are no doubt factual, the old south was mostly made up of poor country people, who lived off the land, as either hunters or farmers. The vast majority never owned slaves because they were too poor, but generally it is true that slavery was considered acceptable in those days. It is also doubtful that life was "good" for the millions of African-Americans held in servitude.
Old South States States usually described as being a part of the old south are; See also | ||||||||
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