When President Lincoln called for volunteers to suppress the Southern rebellion, the South was known for the phrases "King Cotton" and "the Confederate States of America." "King Cotton" referred to the South's belief that its cotton production would ensure economic dominance and support from European nations, while "the Confederate States of America" emphasized their secession and formation of a new nation. These phrases encapsulated the South's identity and rationale during the Civil War.
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