Which of the Following Reasons Explains the Increase in the Divorce

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons explains the increase in the divorce rate in Canada??

• A) demographic and socio-economic change
• B) the liberalization of divorce laws
• C) relaxed social norms for older people
• D) longer life expectancies

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Definitions:

Freedom and Slavery

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Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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American Political History

The study and analysis of political events, ideas, movements, and leaders throughout the history of the United States.

Kansas-Nebraska Act

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