Question

What was the main reason that the birth rate in America declined during the Great Depression?

Husbands who were laid-off and couldn't find jobs abandoned their wives.

Couples decided not to have children until they could had more economic stability.

Wives had to go out to earn a living and were unable to care for a baby.

Couples under economic strain were contemplating getting a divorce, not starting a family.

Answer 1

What do you think

Answer 2

A i think

Answer 3

During the depression, money and food and other necessities to life were running low. Parents could barely afford to keep themselves going. The fear of losing homes and jobs or even their own lives kept most adults from having children as they would be unable to afford a full family. Therefore the birth rate went down.

Answer 4

so Its C?

Answer 5

No not quite

Answer 6

Your answer would most likely be D