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Historically, African-Americans predominantly resided in the South, forming a culture shaped by climate, disease immunity, and plantation economics. The migration patterns have been dictated largely by these factors, with the Deep South maintaining a majority Black population during the colonial and early United States periods. The influence of Barbados planters, the importation of slaves from Nigeria and Angola, and the legacy of plantation economies all contributed to a unique Black American culture distinct from other regions.