Part One: REVIEW from readings
Describe the Silent Generation. What social, economic, and political issues affected this generation?
The Silent Generation is a generation of people born in the United States between roughly 1923 and the early 1940s.Tthis generation people are also known as the traditionalist. This generation has largest lobbyist group and many are the members of AARP (American Association of Retired Person) meaning majority of people of this generation are retirees. Silents are about 95% retired at this point. We can say that in a few short years virtually no Silent will command an industry, a battlefield, anything at this entire population group is the largest voting population. The silent generation is also known for starting for nothing and then gaining it all. This generation experienced both the great depression and the Second World War. Members of this generation experienced vast cultural shifts in the United States, and many of them struggled with conflicted morals, ideas, and desires. Members of this generation either fought in World War 2 or were children. The behaviors of the members in this generation are based on their experiences during the great depression and World War 2. These generation people want to feel needed. They follow the traditional family rules. Religion was important and people followed it. These generation people are patriotic, have patience and are team players. Respect was very important. People followed their family traditions and values. Children’s had chores to finish and they had to listen to their parents. Education was a dream. The technology was not developed. There were no computer or touch tone phones. Marriage was an important part of life. Sex before marriage was unacceptable. Even though this generation is named as silent generation, many activists came out during this generation. Many revolutionary leaders in the civil rights movement came from this group, along with a wide assortment