Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the 'Rust Belt' and the rise of the 'Sunbelt'?
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Correct answer: The widespread availability of air conditioning
Air conditioning made the hot climates of the South and West habitable for year-round work and living. This, combined with lower taxes and the presence of defense contracts, drew businesses and people away from the colder, unionized North.
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