Rust Belt to Sun Belt Migration Pg. 63
Creation of the Rust Belt The Rust Belt is the traditional heart of American Industry Located in the Northeast and Midwest Developed as industrial/manufacturing jobs moved to Mexico and overseas Americans move to the Sun Belt Why?
Creation of the Sun Belt People moved to the Sun Belt because: New technology: dams and air-conditioning New industries: technology and information systems Increase in military spending Many businesses moved south because of the conservative pro-business stance that many states have More jobs