The general rule to follow is to use lowercase when referring to compass directions and to capitalize when referring to specific regions. 

• The thunderstorm will head east across the state.

• If you drive five miles north, you will find my house. 

• The northern half of the country is colder than the southern half. 

• Settlers decided to move west. 

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per names for an area, are capitalized. 

For example:

• The North defeated the South in the American Civil War.

• The East Coast has a much different culture than the West Coast. 

• Settlers