The south was a democratic region.
The democratic party was started by Andrew Jackson. The southern region was made by ,more whites who who were eager to maintain racism , and white supremacy and the democratic party seemed to support these ideals albeit until the days of Harry Truman and Johnson.
They disliked it because England had created it.
Taxation without representation, was their main issue. they wanted to be a free nation.
I would say to make merry with friends.