Old
South also referred to as the Deep South is the lower part of America which mainly
comprises of the states which were slavery oriented. Mostly the states were
agricultural; they owned slaves for their plantations. All the economy was
dependent on the plantations which depend upon the slavery institution. In
these States slaves were used in the cotton fields.
Black African was used as slaves. The slaves
were determined to save their identity in the early periods of slavery. However
as the time gradually changes their culture changed. The emergence of slaves in
the States although changed their lifestyles as their economy went strong by
this system. The different groups which makeup the old south were Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Delaware,
Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and the Gulf
States. The people or the planters exhibit themselves as higher class due to
the profits they earned from the slavery.
All
the slavery oriented states now depend highly on this system, slave trade was
also started. Slaves were brought from the Africa and they were used for small
workings like working in the field or doing other small duties etc. Slavery
institution was their major field by which their economy raised in the United
States. (Pp.75-80)[1]
America
was dynamically shaped after the period of 1800. Many communities came into
view for their rights. They all were a part of forming a nation. Individualism
community formed which see everything in the light of reality. Many inspired
their ideals and wanted to become like them. They are inspired by optimistic
and others and are of the view that they will change and improve not only
themselves but the society also. It is the moral value of an individual.
(Pp.353)[2]
Communalism
seeks stability in a society. They are of the view to form independent
cooperation with the government; they do not oppose them but work independently
with the federal. (Pp.358)[3]
Abolitionism
was arisen to end the slavery system of the U.S. They regarded slavery as a
major sin and were determined to end this system. Many were opposed to this
decision or this group of people as whole of the economy of South depends upon
it. Many movements were held to abolish the slavery institution. Only minority
were sided with the North that slavery should be ended as they should also be
given social value. In civil war they were victorious to stop the expansion of
the slavery. (Pp.367)[4]
Women’s Rights movements were also started; they
all wanted equality with men, all were demanding social and political status
equal to the men. They held teaching positions and wanted to improve the system
of care and health of the women in jail and hospitals. Programs and movements
were held to maintain the equal status of women with men in every phase of
life. Women’s rights meetings were held to tell the people that they will not
be silent if they will not be given social status.
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