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Appalachia Portal Appalachia (locally/ˌæpəˈlætʃə/) is ageographic region located in thecentral and southern sections of theAppalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. In the north, its boundaries stretch from the westernCatskill Mountains of New York, continuing south through theBlue Ridge Mountains andGreat Smoky Mountains into northernGeorgia,Alabama, andMississippi, withWest Virginia near the center, being the only state entirely within the boundaries of Appalachia. In 2021, the region was home to an estimated 26.3 million people. Since its recognition as acultural region in the late 19th century, Appalachia has been a source ofenduring myths and distortions regarding the isolation, temperament, and behavior of its inhabitants. Early 20th-century writers often engaged inyellow journalism focused onsensationalistic aspects of the region's culture, such asmoonshining andclan feuding, portraying the region's inhabitants as uneducated and unrefined; although these stereotypes still exist to a lesser extent today, sociological studies have since begun to dispel them. Appalachia is endowed with abundant natural resources, but it has long struggled economically and has been associated with poverty. In the early 20th century, large-scale logging and coal mining firms brought jobs and modern amenities to Appalachia, but by the 1960s the region had failed to capitalize on any long-term benefits from these two industries. Beginning in the 1930s, the federal government sought to alleviate poverty in the Appalachian region with a series ofNew Deal initiatives, specifically theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The TVA was responsible for the construction of hydroelectric dams that provide a vast amount of electricity and that support programs for better farming practices, regional planning, and economic development. (Full article...) Article of the dayTo propose an article, clickhere Did you know...
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