Chapter 2: The chapter where we get to talk about boomers

Chapter 2

The chapter where we get to talk about boomers

What you need to learn

How does generation, lifecycle, and significant events shape political beliefs?

Generational Effects:

Silent Generation

Baby Boomers

Generation X

Millennials

(Gen Z)

Lifecycle:

college-aged

marriage/early career/children

middle-aged

retirement-aged

senior

Political Events:

silent

boomers

gen x

millennials

(gen z)

Generation Z is in parantheses because it is not yet included in the College Board curriculum (probably because they’re all boomers who think high school kids are still millennials). Based on your knowledge of generational effects, effects of political events, and your own experience as a gen-z kid, create your own notes for these 2 sections. We’ll share thoughts in class.