Which statement best summarizes the Rust Belt to Sun Belt migration?
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Correct answer: A shift of population and industry from the declining Rust Belt to the growing Sun Belt
The migration shows how economic opportunities and living conditions influence population movement. It reshaped the U.S. economy, society, and political landscape.
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