1948: CHART: Divorce Chart 1900 to 1945, divorces rise 31%

The video discusses the increasing trend of divorce rates in America. In 1900, the divorce rate was below 10% compared to marriages. Over the next 40 years, this rate doubled, and in the following 5 years, it doubled again, reaching almost four times the rate of 1900.

What was the proportion of American divorces to marriages in 1900?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• Below 10%

By how much did the divorce rate increase over the 40 years following 1900?

• It remained the same

• It quadrupled

• It doubled

• It tripled

How much did the divorce rate increase in the 5 years following the initial 40-year period?

• It tripled

• It remained the same

• It decreased

• It doubled again

By the end of the 5-year period, how many times was the divorce rate compared to 1900?

• Five times

• Four times

• Three times

• Two times

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Economic trends in America

• Divorce trends in America

• Marriage trends in America

• Population growth in America