Who are the Appalachian People?
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Publicado 2024-02-28
Several traits are commonly attributed to Appalachians: independence and self-sufficiency, distrust of authority and outsiders, and strong community and family ties. Although it’s a negative stereotype, violence is also commonly mentioned. Their ancestral history helps explain the attributes for which this region is known, which the video seeks to explain.
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If this topic was interesting to you read American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. It was my largest source of information for this video.
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The Appalachian mountains are literally older than bones. Such a magical place, especially along the Blue Ridge!
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As an Appalachian, I have never felt so accurately represented. Great video and accurate research!
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Best region in the US
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I leave no room for doubt HILLBILLY is the ultimate compliment that you can say about me.
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Peter Santenello has a great ground level series on Appalachia and he meets fascinating people. I'm only in the episode about Cherokee country but it is top notch and good for continued watching after this one. 👍
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I considered moving out west, but I would miss my misty mountains too much. She is my home and the reason our country exists at all. God bless Appalachia and her people.
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I am an Appalachian American, and I approve this message. Now ya’ll git on outa here!
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I’ve been all over the country and parts of West Virginia are as beautiful as anywhere in the US. Just a magical place
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“Tend to be violent” my family consisting of Hatfields. Me: “yeah, that checks out” Having grown up and live currently in West Virginia I’ve become accustomed to the independence and freedom of living here, I don’t think I could move anywhere else I already struggle with the culture shock of the city when visiting my brother in Harrisburg PA.
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If this topic was interesting to you read American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. It was my largest source of information for this video.
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The story of my ancestors! If anyone cares to hear some folk music from the area, I encourage you to look into Bluegrass music. I personally dont like country music, but Bluegrass has a very authentic feeling and is genuinely beautiful.
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I've just made it past the ad, but I gotta say it was the best ad I've seen in a while. I didn't know it was an actual ad until the end.
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Gave your channel a follow a fellow Appalachian here in Washington County Virginia. Closer to TN my home town was discovered by Daniel Boone and first named Wolfe Hills. I am also Scots-Irish and got some Pennsylvania Dutch in my bloodline.
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I can definitely tell you’re from the south! As one of them, I’m very interested as I am Melungeon. Your giveaway for being Southern were 2 words, ten (te en) and defend (de-feend). I get it. Me too. 😂
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The people who primarily settled in the Appalachia were mainly the Lowland Scots, Irish, Welsh, and Northern England, especially around the borders (these were called "Reivers" or River Reivers). Their origins also is key to how the Southern dialect developed.
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Proud daughter of Scott’s-Irish descent here. It’s fascinating to learn more of our history and recognize how the experiences of our ancestors have shaped our own values, traditions and norms. For those interested I would highly recommend the book “Born Fighting” by James Webb.
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Never realized it was such a big Scots Irish population in these parts! That's where my family ancestry has been traced back to, and weve been living around west virginia and southern PA for like 300 years
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Proud to be Appalachian.
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i love this explanation, it goes into detail and simple explanation and easier to understand, thank u
