What was the main reason that the birth rate in America declined during the Great Depression? Husbands who were laid-off and cou
ldn'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.
The main reason (or one of the main reasons) why the birth rate in America declined during the Great Depression was because "<span>Couples decided not to have children until they could had more economic stability."</span>
