Rust Belt to Sun Belt Migration · US History

How did air conditioning influence migration to the Sun Belt?

  1. It made hot southern climates more comfortable for living and working
  2. It sharply reduced the overall population living in southern states
  3. It eliminated the need for dense urban housing developments
  4. It brought new manufacturing and industrial jobs back to the Rust Belt
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Correct answer: It made hot southern climates more comfortable for living and working

Air conditioning allowed people and businesses to operate in warmer climates more easily. This made Sun Belt cities more attractive for migration.

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