Why Did Mississippi Go From Rich To Poor?

Mississippi’s rise and fall is a story like no other. Once the "Cotton King" and one of the wealthiest states in the United States, it now finds itself struggling at the bottom in key areas like education, healthcare, and job opportunities. How did this happen? 🧐 Today, we’re diving into 175 years of history to uncover how Mississippi went from booming plantations to being dead last in the nation.

🌟 Here’s what we’ll explore:
- The 1850s cotton boom and Mississippi’s Southern aristocracy 👑
- The Civil War’s impact and the failure to rebuild 🏚️
- A century of racial inequality and institutional stagnation 🛑
- Modern struggles like poverty, healthcare, and the brain drain 💔

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