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In Social Studies / High School | 2014-09-26

Many people migrated from the North and East to Sun Belt states during the 1950s because of:

Asked by rink

Answer (2)

Mainly, the gold rush and warmer climate to farm. This drove people to settle in the west and south.

Answered by GoldyLocks | 2024-06-10

In the 1950s, people migrated from the North and East to the Sun Belt primarily for its warmer climate, job opportunities in emerging industries, and a lower cost of living. The appeal of a better lifestyle and the advent of air conditioning made these regions more desirable for permanent settlement. This migration represented a significant demographic shift in the United States during this period.
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Answered by GoldyLocks | 2024-08-14