When heavy industry left, Midwest and Northeast cities experienced

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The Rust Belt phenomenon describes the economic decline and population loss experienced by many cities in the Midwest and Northeast due to the loss of heavy industry. Urban riots and large-scale sit-down strikes were more common in earlier periods of industrialization, and large-scale foreign investment has not been a significant factor in the region's economic revival.

When Heavy Industry Left, Midwest and Northeast Cities Experienced