The US is one country divided into 50 states, but it may also be a country comprised of several tribes or factions.
That's according to award-winning author Colin Woodard, who writes in his book "American Nations," that there are 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided North America.
"The country has been arguing about a lot of fundamental things lately including state roles and individual liberty," Woodard told Business Insider in a past interview. "(But) in order to have any productive conversation on these issues," he added, "you need to know where you come from."
Image: The 11 nations of North America Colin Woodward and Tufts/Brian Stauffer
