Question

In the late 1800s, the population of cities declined as more and more people move to the plains to start farms.
Is this statement true or false?

Answer 1

The first industrial revolution took place in the 1800's. The factories opened up in the cities, creating new jobs for people. People moved from the plains, to the cities to get these jobs - false is the answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is False

Explanation:

By the late 1800s in the U.S. and countries in Europe, the first Industrial Revolution had already taken place as this began around 1760. This implies by the late 1800s there were multiple factories and the industrial sector was expanding due to this, it was common people that lived in the plains moved to the cities to work on the factories. This process was known as industrialization and mean urban centers rapidly grew. According to this, it is false in the late 1800s the population of cities declined as on the opposite the population grew as people move to cities.