Why Did Birthrates Decline in Western Europe in the Late

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why did birthrates decline in western Europe in the late nineteenth century?

• A) Birth control and abortion were widely available.
• B) Child mortality rates decreased.
• C) Industrialization caused more women to work.
• D) People married at a later age.
• E) None of these.

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