Question

The mid-1950s saw a migration from the industrial north east to the American south and southwest. This area people moved to is often called the

Answer 1

Sunbelt

The Sunbelt region was in the Southern portion of the United States and states like Arizona and New Mexico saw large numbers of migrants to their states. Many of the migrants were conservative, retired, or connected to new industries in the South. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is The Sunbelt.

The Sunbelt refers to states throughout the south and southwest. This includes states as far east as Georgia and as far west as Southern California. These areas saw increased migration during this time thanks to new economic opportunities, better weather, and many other reasons. This resulted in huge population growth especially in states like Arizona.