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In the U.S., the Ulster Scots were initially referred to generically as "Irish." However, to assert their unique cultural identity, they began to self-identify as "Scotch-Irish" during the 19th century. This distinction became vital as a wave of indigenous Irish immigrants arrived, leading to confusion and blending among immigrant communities. The term Scotch-Irish has since been broadly used, often referencing not only Ulster Protestants but also individuals hailing from the turbulent Borderlands of England and Scotland, fostering a culturally mixed populace in the Southern United States.