The Silent Generation refers to people who were born between 1925 and 1945. There are several theories as to where the label 'Silent Generation' originated. The children who grew up during this time worked very hard and kept quiet. It was commonly understood that children should be seen and not heard.
During this time, the House Committee on Un-American Activities launched an assault on political freedom in America. This, in conjunction with Senator Joseph McCarthy's overzealous attempts to feed anti-communist sentiment in America, made it dangerous for people to speak freely about their opinions and beliefs. They became cautious about where they went and whom they were seen with. Therefore, the people were effectively 'silenced.'
During this time, the House Committee on Un-American Activities launched an assault on political freedom in America. This, in conjunction with Senator Joseph McCarthy's overzealous attempts to feed anti-communist sentiment in America, made it dangerous for people to speak freely about their opinions and beliefs. They became cautious about where they went and whom they were seen with. Therefore, the people were effectively 'silenced.'
"This group of people, most known for their hard work, just stopped talking one day" ?
"Yes, the silent generation is what most people call them".
"Yes, the silent generation is what most people call them".
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The Facebook Generation comes after the inbetween generation(the early generation Z's are born in 1996-1999, they remember times before facebook and hd but they don't remember a time before 9/11. They are included in generation z as a sub generation.) They are directly after the mid generation Z's who do remember no Facebook and smartphones not existing vaguely.
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Early Generation Z teen: "I remember when facebook didn't exist!"
Generation Y man: "yeah but you learned about 9/11 from a textbook"
Facebook Generation: "I remember the Boston Bombings"
Generation Y man: "yeah but you learned about 9/11 from a textbook"
Facebook Generation: "I remember the Boston Bombings"
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