The Injustice of Place with Prof. Luke Schaefer
Lost Debate
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Regional Organizing, Historical Significance, and Exploitation
This chapter delves into the organization and historical significance of various regions, such as Appalachia, South Texas, and the cotton belts, focusing on resource extraction, exploitation, and the impact of industries like cotton, tobacco, coal, and ranching. It also explores the violent legacies of slavery and tenant farming, highlights the lack of diversification in certain regions, and discusses the challenges of attracting industries and over-reliance on a single industry.
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