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.

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Martin Travis

22 January, 12:42

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.

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Armando · Answer 1

The main reason (or one of the main reasons) why the birth rate in America declined during the Great Depression was because " Couples decided not to have children until they could had more economic stability."