Chapter 9. The Inland South

In the previous chapter, I stated that the Great Lakes and Corn Belt Region of the United States were the Heart of America. Well the Inland South is the epitome of the American soul. Here can be found some of the most passionate and "patriotic" people in the country.

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The Inland South has a rich history of culture. Much of the history of the south can be linked to the Civil War of the 1800s in which Southern States(The Confederacy) went to war with the Northern States(The Union) over the desire to abolish slavery by the north and the Federal government's interference with State's Rights.

Since that time the Inland South has witnessed much more racial and social change. Most notably, the Civil Rights movement. Many public figures are natives of the Inland South including former President Bill Clinton, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Terry Bradshaw, and Rock Band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The Inland south has had a great impact on the city of Los Angeles as many migrants from the Southern States brought with them traditions and southern cuisine.