When North America shifted from a resource-based economy to a manufacturing one, it resulted in booming economies for many cities. Later, there was a shift in plant locations from northern cities to southern cities. What terms are used to describe the differences?

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The terms commonly used to describe the differences in plant locations are Rustbelt/Sunbelt. The Rustbelt refers to northern cities that were once centers of manufacturing and experienced economic decline, while the Sunbelt refers to southern cities that experienced economic growth due to the relocation of manufacturing plants.

When North America Shifted from a Resource-Based Economy to a Manufacturing