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@U146/St Louisan/nstl there has been examples of the similarities between PA and VA given in this thread do you disagree with them?
I don't know who the other users you mention are but I've seen little concrete proof of how Virginia is similar to Pennsylvania in any way shape or form. You seem to have it out for me on here...why don't you just leave me alone.
I don't know who the other users you mention are but I've seen little concrete proof of how Virginia is similar to Pennsylvania in any way shape or form. You seem to have it out for me on here...why don't you just leave me alone.
They're two of the four Commonwealths. They're two of the 13 original colonies. They're two of the most historic and influential states in the U.S. They were both heavily influenced by the Great Wagon Road. They both have the Piedmont and major port cities in the east, and mountains in the west. Those are just some of the similarities between Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Furthermore, there does exist a north/south cultural gradient in the U.S., though it isn't nearly as fixated upon as the east/west cultural gradient. There are cultural commonalities between all 13 original colonies, regardless of whether they're in the North or the South. In general, at any given latitude, the culture becomes more progressive toward the East Coast. New York and New England are more progressive than the Upper Midwest. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware are more progressive than the lower Midwest. Virginia and North Carolina are more progressive than the Mid-South. Georgia and South Carolina are more progressive than the rest of the Deep South.
They're two of the four Commonwealths. They're two of the 13 original colonies. They're two of the most historic and influential states in the U.S. They were both heavily influenced by the Great Wagon Road. They both have the Piedmont and major port cities in the east, and mountains in the west. Those are just some of the similarities between Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Furthermore, there does exist a north/south cultural gradient in the U.S., though it isn't nearly as fixated upon as the east/west cultural gradient. There are cultural commonalities between all 13 original colonies, regardless of whether they're in the North or the South. In general, at any given latitude, the culture becomes more progressive toward the East Coast. New York and New England are more progressive than the Upper Midwest. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware are more progressive than the lower Midwest. Virginia and North Carolina are more progressive than the Mid-South. Georgia and South Carolina are more progressive than the rest of the Deep South.
Culturally, linguistically, demographically, as well as historically from about the American Revolution onward the two states have no similarities.
They're two of the four Commonwealths. They're two of the 13 original colonies. They're two of the most historic and influential states in the U.S. They were both heavily influenced by the Great Wagon Road. They both have the Piedmont and major port cities in the east, and mountains in the west. Those are just some of the similarities between Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Furthermore, there does exist a north/south cultural gradient in the U.S., though it isn't nearly as fixated upon as the east/west cultural gradient. There are cultural commonalities between all 13 original colonies, regardless of whether they're in the North or the South. In general, at any given latitude, the culture becomes more progressive toward the East Coast. New York and New England are more progressive than the Upper Midwest. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware are more progressive than the lower Midwest. Virginia and North Carolina are more progressive than the Mid-South. Georgia and South Carolina are more progressive than the rest of the Deep South.
Tried to rep you but I'm all out. Anyway, you mention the cultural gradient and nuances a lot....most of us understand what you mean. Good job explaining or pointing out some of these nuances on the US Eastern Coastal areas (things are so much deeper than "political & linguistic)."
We all know who you are U146 lol but you could put a place like Winchester VA in the SW part of PA and it would not stand out in my opinion.
Fine draw your own conclusions. I could care less. If Winchester is in NOVA I might agree. If it's not I'd strongly disagree. Only NOVA has similarities to Pennsylvania. The rest of the state does not AT ALL.
Oh really? What kind of facts? Linguistic maps, cuisine, politics? Don't call me friends either we aren't friends. You mean to tell me that outside NOVA, Virginia is a Northern state? You must never have been there to believe that? Is it just me or do a lot of people on here believe Virginia is part of the Northeast now. All of you are smoking some serious stuff if you think Virginians outside of NOVA and Pennsylvanians talk alike act alike eat alike eat similar cuisine I.e. Sweet tea vs. unsweetened tea etc, what a riot im out of here you people live in a world of make believe. Outside of NOVA Virginia is a Southern state like South Carolina. Pennsylvania is a Northern state. If you think a Southern state has more in common with a Northern state than another Southern state you're out of your mind.
Oh really? What kind of facts? Linguistic maps, cuisine, politics? Don't call me friends either we aren't friends. You mean to tell me that outside NOVA, Virginia is a Northern state? You must never have been there to believe that? Is it just me or do a lot of people on here believe Virginia is part of the Northeast now. All of you are smoking some serious stuff if you think Virginians outside of NOVA and Pennsylvanians talk alike act alike eat alike eat similar cuisine I.e. Sweet tea vs. unsweetened tea etc, what a riot im out of here you people live in a world of make believe. Outside of NOVA Virginia is a Southern state like South Carolina. Pennsylvania is a Northern state. If you think a Southern state has more in common with a Northern state than another Southern state you're out of your mind.
Great logic. I guess New Jersey or Delaware is more like Maine instead of Maryland since Maryland is a Southern state. Virginia also has more in common with Louisiana versus Pennsylvania since Pennsylvania is "The North".
There would be no point in even comparing any East Coast states if all "The South" was the same and all "The North" was the same.
The facts have been posted countless times-you just refuse to address them. Not sure what your issue is on this. I thought the OP was an interesting comparison. Good points have been made on both sides.
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