What does the term 'Rust Belt' commonly refer to in modern U.S. economic history?
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Correct answer: A region of older industrial cities hit by factory decline
The Rust Belt refers to older manufacturing regions, especially in the Midwest and Northeast, that experienced industrial decline. Global competition, automation, and relocation of factories contributed to job losses in many communities.
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