Which One Of The Eleven American Nations Do You Belong In?

In 2011, author Colin Woodward published a book titled, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America". In the novel, he claims that North America is composed of eleven distinct "nation states" all shaped by their cultural and political views towards issues such as government intervention, violence, and social tolerance. Find out which one you live in! Disclaimer: The material is not mine, but belongs to Colin Woodward.

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Yankeedom

Yankeedom

This powerful, populous nation stretches from the far eastern Dakotas towards the shores of Maine, encompassing big cities such as Detroit, Chicago, and Boston. Historically, Yankeedom originated from the minds of radical Calvinists and other Puritans, who escaped persecution in Great Britain. Yankeedom's philosophy has its roots in a "yeoman agricultural economy…. based on cooperation (Woodward)" and values education, the common good, and heavy citizen involvement in politics. Government intervention is seen to be necessary in order to protect citizens from the wealthy's ambitions. Gun control, obamacare, and other government-led social projects are generally looked upon favorably. Personal honor and virtue is viewed as unimportant, due to their strong emphasis on the common good. Politically, this nation's ideals line up with the Democratic party.

Opposites: Deep South, Greater Appalachia,
Similar with: The Left Coast, New Netherlands,

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

Deep South

Deep South

This nation extends eastward from Eastern Texas towards the shores of South Carolina, Georgia, and Northern Florida. Although most of this nation is rural, two of the most rapidly growing cities, Houston and Atlanta, lie within the Deep South.
The origins of the Deep South nation can be traced to the English slave lords of Barbados (an island in the Caribbean) who modeled their philosophy off of the slave states of the ancient world, where as such, democracy was for a few privileged, wealthy, noblemen. In the Deep South specifically, the noblemen were always white. In such societies, status is very important, and the wealthy were expected to be treated in the highest regard . At the onset of Slavery, caste systems developed and were subsequently smashed by the Northern states in the American Civil War, resulting in an extreme distrust of big government. Rather than relying on the government for intervention, citizens of this area adhere to localized secular codes that emphasize personal honor and encourage retaliation. Politically. a vast majority of this area consistently votes Republican, fighting for states rights, supporting protection for the wealthy and opposing any government-led social projects.

Opposites: Yankeedom, Left Coast, New Netherlands
Similar With: Greater Appalachaia, Far West

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

New Netherland

New Netherland

This nation occupies New York City and its metropolitan area, which contains Northern New Jersey, far Southeastern New York State, and far Southwestern Connecticut.
New York City's roots are primarily Dutch, with the British apprehending the city in the mid to late 1600's. A major port city, New Netherland acted as both an economic and cultural hub throughout its history, harboring millions of immigrants and connecting the rest of the United States with the world. This culture, much like New France, is very tolerant and open-minded, as a result of years of immigration from various countries for different reasons, mostly religious and political. Being materialistic, it isn't as morally focused as its Yankeedom and Midlands neighbors, but in general, New Netherland has sided with Yankeedom in the political arena, voting consistently Democrat in elections.

Opposites: Greater Appalachia, Far West,
Similar With: Yankeedom, Left Coast

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

Greater Appalachia

Greater Appalachia

Greater Appalachia begins in Eastern New Mexico and spans through Northern Arkansas, Southern Missouri, and Southern Indiana into the Appalachian Mountains. The area is mostly rural, with its biggest city being Dallas at just over one million people.
This nation consists mostly of descendants of settlers from Northern England, Northern Ireland, and the Scottish Lowlands who were escaping war. Elements of that warring state of mind shifted from the borderlands to this region, where individual liberty and personal honor were seen in the highest regard. Freedom is the most valuable and treasured aspect of their culture, sharing more in common with the Far West than the Deep South. These citizens prize their freedom so much that they fight against whoever threatens it; whether it be through combat against the South in the Civil War, or through politics in the modern day against pro-government intervention Democrats in Yankeedom or the Left Coast. Today, they ally themselves with the Deep South, sharing their same views on smaller government in order to preserve their freedoms, although their reasoning has little to do with protecting the wealthy. Most of this region votes Republican in big and small elections alike.

Opposites: Yankeedom, Left Coast, Midlands,
Similar With: Far West, Deep South,

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

Far West

Far West

The second most expansive nation, Far West covers Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana completely, stretching past the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and part of Saskatchewan and into the Yukon Territory and Central Alaska.. It shares borders with the Left Coast, the Midlands, El Norte, and the First Nations. It's biggest city is Denver, although it also contains Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, U.S.A. and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The rugged, almost inhospitable terrain was first discovered by pioneers spreading westward through the idea of Manifest Destiny championed by the American government in the early 1800's, who would later own most of the land via the National Park Service. Much of the Far West's infrastructure was built by corporations based in far off cities such as Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. They are very distrustful of the government, much like Greater Appalachia and the Deep South. However, they are also suspicious of big corporations, who in their minds exploit the Far West for products made in areas such as the Left Coast or Yankeedom. Independence and self-sufficiency are held in high regard, and are often sought after by this nation to rid itself of its dependency on other nations.

Opposites: Left Coast, Yankeedom, New Netherland
Similar With: Greater Appalachia, Deep South, El Norte

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

Left Coast

Left Coast

This skinny nation hugs the Pacific Ocean, starting south of San Francisco, winding its way through Portland, Seattle and Vancouver BC and finishing in the fjords of Southwestern Alaska.
Settled by both New Englanders and Appalachian midwesterners, the Left Coast's culture reflects the hybridity that results from the unique combination. Although both groups of settlers inhabit different parts of this nation (New Englanders generally lived in the cities and towns while Appalachian midwesterners inhabited the more rural areas) their cultures combined to create a Left Coast culture that mixes Appalachian self-expression with Yankeedom utopianism. The Summer of Love, conceived in San Francisco, is the most prominent example of the value of self-expression combined with the desire to serve the common good of humanity. This region clashes exclusively with the Far West, and gets along brilliantly with Yankeedom. Predictably, the region is a Democratic stronghold in elections.

Opposites: Far West, Deep South,
Similar with: Yankeedom, New Netherlands, Greater Appalachia

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

The Midlands

The Midlands

The most oddly shaped nation of the eleven, The Midlands originate in Central Maryland and Pennsylvania, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, and stretch through Ohio, Indiana, and Ilinois before emptying out into Iowa. From there, it stretches south towards the Panhandle of Texas, and in the north, it wraps around Yankeedom, ending in Toronto, and Windsor, Ontario. Big cities include Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and St. Louis in the U.S. and Toronto, Canada.
This nation is the origin of the heartland culture, the middle America lifestyle that aims to benefit the middle class, but rejects top-down government intervention. It's history starts with the English quakers of Pennsylvania, but has been ethnically diverse from the beginning, harboring German and Dutch farmers. Although creating an ethnic, economical utopia was never a priority, they still side with Yankeedom on the belief that ordinary people should be the benefactors of society. Politically, this is a dramatic swing region, with battleground states such as Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa holding important votes for politicians. Usually, the more moderate politician is elected in these regions.

Opposites: Deep South, Yankeedom
Similar With: El Norte

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

El Norte

El Norte

This nation encompasses the Mexican-American border, and stretches as far North as Southern Colorado. It's biggest city by far is Los Angeles.
El Norte is the oldest of the eleven nations, originating in the Spanish Jesuit Missions of the 1500's. It seems to be a world away from both Washington D.C. and Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is worth noting that El Norte consists of Northern Mexican border states who have attempted to create their own, independent countries apart from both the United States and Mexico. This is evidence of their extreme independence and self-sufficiency, by which Northern Mexicans are known for in their native country.
In the U.S., Hispanic culture and norms dominate in places like Santa Fe, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California. People here share the same independence and self-sufficiency as their Mexican neighbors, and are focused on work. This area has been a hot bed of Democratic reform and revolutionary movements, usually revolving around either work reforms or protection of their Hispanic heritage. This nation is rapidly growing, and acting as a bridge between Hispanic and Anglo-American culture. One of the two major swing regions (the other being the Midlands), they tend to vote for whomever defends the working class, and have sided with the Democrats in recent elections.

Opposites: Deep South, Left Coast,
Similar With: The Midlands

Interested to hear more about the Eleven American Nations? Look into the links below. Thanks for taking the quiz!

http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/
http://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029

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