Rustbelt to Sunbelt

What major economic transformation did the US undergo after World War II?

• From manufacturing to ONLY service industries

• From tertiary to quaternary sector dominance

• From agricultural to industrial economy

• From secondary (manufacturing) to tertiary sector industries (service)

Which factor contributed to the population shift from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt?

• Decrease in manufacturing jobs

• Increase in agricultural opportunities

• Improvements in air conditioning

• Lack of educational facilities

What was a significant consequence of the U.S. focusing heavily on highway construction?

• Enhanced rail transport efficiency

• Decline in the use of rail and canals

• Increased urban sprawl

• Reduction in air pollution

Which country became a major steel producer, impacting the Rust Belt?

• Brazil

• Germany

• India

• China

How did NAFTA affect American manufacturing jobs?

• It improved the quality of manufacturing jobs

• It led to the loss of approximately 700,000 jobs

• It had no significant impact on jobs

• It increased job opportunities in the US