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 has been the trend in divorce rates over the years?

What was the proportion of American divorces to marriages 40 years ago?

What was the percentage of divorces 40 years later compared to the initial rate?

How much did the percentage of divorces increase in the next 5 years after the initial doubling?

By how much was the divorce rate in 1900 compared to the rate in the following years?