Rust Belt to Sun Belt Migration
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