+**Antebellum** (Latin for "before war") primarily denotes the period in the [Southern United States](/wiki/Southern_United_States) preceding the [American Civil War](/wiki/American_Civil_War). This era was characterized by an agrarian economy, a distinct social hierarchy, and the entrenched institution of [slavery](/wiki/Slavery), which profoundly shaped its culture and politics.
+## See also
+- [Plantation](/wiki/Plantation)
+- [Reconstruction](/wiki/Reconstruction)
+- [Secession](/wiki/Secession)
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