Describe The Differences Between Everyday Life In North And South America

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Kellen Hutchison
1st Period
March 17, 2017

Differences between everyday life in North and South America The North and South parts of the United States were two very different and separated parts. If you went to the North, then to the South, you would notice a difference in geography, economy, and society, which all go in hand with each other.

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