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Desegregation had several positive long-term impacts on North Carolina, including:
Increased population: The state was seen as a welcoming place to live, which increased its population.
Decreased white supremacist groups: White supremacist groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, completely abandoned the state.
Economic benefits: The state started to receive monetary grants from the federal government for highway construction, and the United States military increased its presence in the state, leading to economic benefits.