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<|user|>
Can you tell me how the history of the Southern States in the US has shaped the culture there?
<|assistant|>
The Southern States of the US have had a distinct history that has contributed to its culture. During the time of early colonization, the region was dominated by slave-plantation societies with an economy based on the labor of enslaved African people. The presence of slavery significantly shaped cultural values, culinary traditions, music, leisure activities, architecture and much more, including the distinct racial divide between the northern and southern states which has contributed to ongoing issues around systemic racism even today. The historical experiences of these states are unique and important in understanding their culture.