Fourth Turning
What are the names of the four Generations?
Artist, Prophet, Nomad, Hero
When did World War I begin?
July 28, 1914
What happened to the American economy in 1929?
Stock Market crash which led to the Great Depression.
Who was the leader of Germany?
Adolf Hitler
What is a demagogue?
A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.
What are the names of the four Turnings?
High, Awakening, Unraveling, Crisis
When did the United States enter WWI?
April 6, 1917
Name at least on of the causes of the Dust Bowl?
extended drought, unusually high temperatures, poor agricultural practices
Who was President of the United States when we entered WWII?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Name a difference between a great principled leader and an ineffective or corrupt one?
Possible answers include:
Principles, purpose, trustworthiness, character, competence
What happens during the High?
What was the name of the peace treaty to end WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
What did Californians call the migrants from the midwest?
Okies
Who kept England from being invaded by Germany?
Winston Churchill who became Prime Minister after Neville Chamberlain, was PM for the majority of WWII. His leadership is credited with keeping the British morale high, and intimidating the Germans.
What is an ally?
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
What generation comes of age during a Crisis?
Hero generation
What is the significance of November 11th?
Armistice Day was November 11th, 1918 (later called Veteran's Day in US and Remembrance Day in UK) and it marks the day a cease fire agreement was signed to end the military conflict of WWI.
What did they nickname all of the organizations FDR put into place to combat the effects of the Great Depression?
Alphabet Soup
Who was the leader in Russia during WWII?
Joseph Stalin
What is propaganda and how is it used?
The deliberate and systematic use of symbols and information to influence public opinion.
What are the traits of the Artist Generation?
Grow up overprotected by adults preoccupied with the Crisis. They come of age as the socialized and conformist young adults of the High. They break out as process-oriented midlife leaders during an Awakening. They are considered to be thoughtful, kind-hearted, and tolerant.
What was wrong with the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany didn't have a seat at the table, and it ended up being blamed for everything and having unreasonable demands made to punish them.
How did the Great Depression change the role of the Federal government?
Who were the leaders of the Axis Powers?
Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), Emperor Hirohito (Japan)
How can you tell if there is truth in propaganda?
Principles, Prayer, The Spirit, compare to what you know is true (scripture, etc.)