Southern regional interests

Definition

The term refers to the economic, social, and political priorities of the southern states in the United States during a specific time period. These interests were shaped by factors such as agriculture, slavery, and maintaining their way of life.

Related terms

Agricultural economy: An economic system that relies heavily on farming or agricultural practices for production and trade.

Plantation system: A large-scale agricultural system where crops such as cotton or tobacco are grown primarily for profit using slave labor.

Sectionalism: Loyalty or support for one's own region (e.g., North vs South) rather than for the entire nation as a whole.