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- Dictionaryantebellum/ˌantɪˈbɛləm/
adjective
- 1. occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the US Civil War: "the conventions of the antebellum South"
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The Antebellum South era was a period in the history of the Southern United States that extended from the conclusion of the War of 1812 to the start of the American Civil War in 1861. This era was marked by the prevalent practice of slavery and the associated societal norms it cultivated. Over the course of this period, Southern leaders underwent a transformation in their perspective on slavery. I... Wikipedia