Rust Belt to Sun Belt Migration · US History

How did globalization affect the Rust Belt?

It strengthened domestic manufacturing industries and reduced import competition
It reduced international trade activity and closed off U.S. markets
It improved local economies across most of the region
It increased foreign competition and led to widespread factory closures

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Correct answer: It increased foreign competition and led to widespread factory closures

Global competition made it harder for U.S. manufacturing industries to compete. Many companies moved production overseas, reducing jobs in the Rust Belt.

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