The ideas and personalities of a generation can be traced to important events that have changed the way people think. Throughout history, each generation becomes a little bit different than the one before. This may be due to new inventions or wars that have happened that have changed people. Generations also try to rebel against whatever the older generations believe in, thus creating a new unique outlook on life. In the time period of 1985-2002, …
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…was a reality check for much of the younger population that other things outside America can affect their lives. The high school population during 2001 had not been involved in war experiences their entire life except for the gulf war which is was when they were very young. Now the thought of going to war affected much of the population and caused them to pay more attention to the news and developing issues in other countries.