During the 1970s, industry and workers moved from the Northeast and Midwest to the _________.

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The term "Sun Belt" refers to the southern and western regions of the United States, which experienced significant population growth and economic development during the 1970s due to factors such as warmer climate, lower taxes, and the growth of industries like aerospace and technology. This growth was in contrast to the decline of the so-called Rust Belt, which encompassed the industrial regions of the Northeast and Midwest and were characterized by the decline of traditional manufacturing industries like steel and automobiles.

During the 1970s, Industry and Workers Moved from the Northeast