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Why did the divorce rate in America decline during the Great Depression despite the strain that the economic situation put on marriages?

Why did the divorce rate in America decline during the Great Depression despite the strain that the economic situation put on marriages?
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Why did the divorce rate in America decline during the Great Depression despite the strain that the economic situation put on marriages?

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Based on the info you've given, the divorce rate decreased because everyone wanted to double their income and help each other survive.
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Couples could not afford lawyers to go through with divorce.

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