jimrtex
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« on: December 05, 2004, 06:30:59 AM » |
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Many western states had a strong mining element. In addition, what agriculture developed was mainly cotton. Folks from Iowa know how to grow corn, not cotton.
The population of Arizona increased by 50% between 1940 and 1950 as retirees from the MW moved there for the weather, and then when other people moved to Phoenix, there was enough upward mobility that you don't think you are stuck in the lowest rung forever, with only the Government to ameliorate your life a bit.
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