Mississippi can look back on a long history as a small state in the southern United States and east of the Mississippi River of the same name.
- Mississippi’s flag has long been controversial because of the history and role of the US state in the American Civil War.
- Economically, the small US state is doing poorly in a national comparison.
- Mississippi is considered the most conservative state and a Republican stronghold.
Mississippi: Founding, History, and Flag of the U. S. State
Jackson, Mississippi – Before the beginning of the 18th century, mostly Indian tribes inhabited what is now the area of the US state Mississippi. After the arrival of French settlers, however, the history of Mississippi was marked by armed conflicts between the two parties. In 1729, the Natchez Indian people were almost exterminated. With the arrival of the British, numerous other settlers were added.
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On December 10, 1817, the US state Mississippi was officially founded and was the 20th member of the Union until the beginning of the Civil War. During the American Civil War of 1861-1865 Mississippi fought alongside the Confederate States to maintain slavery. In the 20th century, too, Mississippi was marked by race riots in which numerous blacks were killed. For a long time, the Confederate States’ flag of war was part of the flag of Mississippi. It was not until June 2020 after 126 years that the draft of a new flag was finally decided in the course of the nationwide “Black Lives Matter Protests”.
Mississippi: Economy and Geographic Location
Mississippi’s economy is in a very weak position compared to the other US states. The gross domestic product is well below and the unemployment rate well above the national average. However, Mississippi, on the other hand, also has the lowest cost of living in the country. As before, oil and gas production are one of the most important economic sectors alongside agriculture.
The US state is characterized by its predominantly flat areas with the exception of a few elevations in the northeast. As the geographic heart of the southern states, Mississippi is surrounded by Tennessee to the north, Arkansas and Louisiana to the west, and Alabama to the east. Mississippi borders the Gulf of Mexico in the south. Due to its geographical location, the southern state is repeatedly hit by cyclones. Hurricane Katrina also caused considerable damage in 2005 with serious consequences for Mississippi.
Mississippi: Population and Major Cities
According to COUNTRYAAH.COM, in addition to the capital Jackson, founded in 1822 with more than 170, 000 inhabitants in eastern Mississippi, Gulfport, Southaven Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Meridian are among the next largest cities with over 40, 000 inhabitants each. The US state has a total population of just under 3 million people, of which 57. 3% are white and 37. 5% are black and African-American.
Politics in Mississippi: Republican stronghold
Both socially and politically, Mississippi, a US state from the deep south, is considered conservative. This can also be seen in the good performance of Republicans in Mississippi during the last presidential election:
- 2016: 57. 86% Republicans versus 40. 06% Democrats
- 2012: 55. 29% Republicans versus 43. 79% Democrats
- 2008: 56. 17% Republicans vs 43. 00% Democrats
According to a survey, Mississippi is even considered the most conservative of all US states. Over 50 percent of those surveyed describe themselves as conservative.
In addition, the last abortion facility in Mississippi was due to close in 2012, which was overturned after a US federal court lawsuit. Furthermore, the death penalty can be imposed in Mississippi. This was last used in 2012 with a total of seven executions.
Mississippi is currently represented in the Senate by Republicans Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker. Mississippi also sends a conservative majority to the US House of Representatives with three Republicans and one Democrat. For the election to the US presidency represents Mississippi six electors.
