Is this statement true or false?

In the late 1800s, the population of cities declined as more and more people moved to the plains to start farms.

true

false

False.

Explanation:

The second half of the 19th century saw a powerful rise in urbanization levels and the population of cities. Two factors: industralization and improved living standards, and massive immigration. In 1800, only 6.1% percent of Americans lived in cities. In 1860, the rural population was 25, 226, 803, while around 6 million people lived in cities. In 1890 nearly 41 million lived in the rural areas, and 22 million was the figure of urban population.

I think the answer is true