What explains the appeal of the Lost Cause mythology for Southern whites in the late nineteenth century?

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The Lost Cause mythology helped southern whites cope with defeat by preserving their belief in white supremacy. It portrayed the Confederacy as a noble and heroic cause, despite its defeat, and portrayed slavery as a benign institution. This allowed southern whites to maintain their racial hierarchy even after Reconstruction ended.

What Explains the Appeal of the Lost Cause Mythology for Southern