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Southern American Culture Analysis

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The Development of Southeastern American Culture
“Where” and “why” the two questions that are essential to the topic of geographic studies and analysis. The mission of this paper is to use those same principles and ask, “Where did the distinct dialect, music, food, and religion emerge to form the vernacular region known throughout the United States as ‘The South’?” As well as, why the culture developed the way it did. Since 122 million Americans call the Southeastern portion of the United States home, let’s find out what causes such a large percentage of people to call this place, “Home”. The southeastern region of the United States contains the largest percentage of its population, and it also has the largest conglomeration of cultural groups …show more content…

These include the Ranch, Double Pile, Single Pile, Split-Level, Tudor, etc. These housing styles were quite common to come across throughout many developing neighborhoods and towns. During the 1950’s and 60’s the south expanded rapidly and widespread urbanization occurred, this led to the use of a uniform style of housing known as the Ranch. This layout was one story with the long side in contrast to the shotgun style, was parallel to the street. It took up a larger plot of land, but at the same time encouraged the sprawl of urban areas. Today this housing style can still be seen in many neighborhoods and cities due to the fact that many of the residents have maintained a high level of care to the property, also because of the mass construction of this style at the …show more content…

That being said, it is most commonly believed that southern families sit down at a dinner table, and have a nice hearty meal before putting in for the night, but in many places, this just isn’t the truth. Just like anywhere else in America, many southern families cannot find the time to sit down and eat at the table. What is special about “southern cooking” is the level of dedication and authenticity of the dishes survived. Such as cobblers, pies, cakes, and jams, strudels, barbecue, greens, gumbo, jambalaya, souffle, bacon, cornbread, whiskey, bourbon, sweet tea, lemonade, and so much more. See this cuisine may not sound special, but all of these edibles were either first made or perfected in the

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