What does the term 'Sunbelt migration' refer to in the context of late 20th-century U.S. demographics?
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Correct answer: Movement of population from the Rust Belt to the South and Southwest
Starting in the 1960s and 70s, many Americans moved to warmer states for jobs in defense, technology, and service industries. This shift altered the political landscape, as Sunbelt states gained more seats in the House of Representatives.
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