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North: Was characterized by a greater variety of religious denominations and a more liberal interpretation of religion., Had a more diverse labor force, including immigrants and free workers, leading to a more diverse and urbanized society., Tended to view the Constitution as a flexible document that could adapt to changing circumstances., Cities were more industrialized and urban, with larger populations and a greater focus on commerce and industry., Society was more diverse, with a growing middle class, greater social mobility, and less rigid class distinctions., Had a stronger emphasis on public education, leading to higher literacy rates and a more educated population., Was more likely to embrace ideas of progress, modernization, and a strong federal government., The economy was primarily industrial and diversified, with a focus on manufacturing, trade, and commerce., Had a more extensive and developed transportation network, including railroads and canals, facilitating economic growth and trade., The states had largely abolished slavery by the mid-19th century, with an economy that did not depend on slave labor., South: Often viewed the Constitution as a fixed and unchanging contract that protected their rights, including the right to own enslaved people., Had a less advanced transportation infrastructure, making it more challenging to move goods and people., Often championed states' rights, agrarian values, and a weaker federal government., Slavery was deeply ingrained in the culture and economy, with plantations relying on enslaved labor for their prosperity., Educational opportunities were limited, especially for enslaved individuals, resulting in lower literacy rates., Had a more pronounced class structure, with wealthy plantation owners at the top and a large enslaved population at the bottom., Was predominantly Protestant and often held more conservative religious views., The labor force was heavily reliant on enslaved African Americans, leading to a predominantly agrarian and rural society., Had smaller and fewer cities, with a more rural and agrarian landscape., The economy relied heavily on agriculture, specifically cotton, tobacco, and rice, and was predominantly based on plantation farming.,

Cultural Differences in Antebellum America

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