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Both the Ulster Scots and Borderland Scots shared common roots in regions marked by poverty, lawlessness, and violence. Their origins reflected a pre-industrial era characterized by instability, poverty, and a lack of cohesive governance. This backdrop of societal turmoil followed them to America, as they engaged in a lifestyle deeply influenced by these historical conditions—a lifestyle that would contribute to enduring traditions of conflict and communal identity in the Southern backcountry.