Rust Belt to Sun Belt Migration Page
Creation of the Rust Belt The Rust Belt is the traditional heart of American Industry Located in the Northeast / Midwest Developed as industrial/manufacturing jobs moved to Mexico and overseas Americans began moving to the Sun Belt Why?
Creation of the Sun Belt People started moving to the Sun Belt because: New technology: dams and air-conditioning (A/C) New industries: technology and information systems Increase in military spending Many businesses moved south because of the conservative pro-business Less regulations More jobs