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Psalm 80; Psalm 81; Psalm 82
The cast of Generations in our Revolution and establishment of our nation:
Awakening Generation
The Awakening Generation was born between 1701 and 1723 and was of the prophet archetype. They were the first colonial generation to consist mostly of the offspring of native-born parents. As adults they attacked their elders' moral complacency in a spiritual firestorm.
Liberty Generation
The Liberty Generation (nomad archetype) are those born between 1724 and 1741. George Washington and Patrick Henry were born during this period. Also born in this era were 35 out of the 56 signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence, including John Adams. In fact, up through the Great Power Saeculum and World War II, the best generals and statesmen in crises Turnings come from Nomad Generations.
Republican Generation
The Republican Generation (hero archetype) was born between 1742 and 1766. This generation is known for participating in several global revolutionary movements during the Age of Revolution. This generation witnessed political turmoil in response to growing British imperialism, and the vast social inequalities exacerbated by ruthless competition between European Monarchists.
They came of age during British imperialism and during a time when the viability of mercantilism was being questioned. Relying on Enlightenment philosophy, they unleashed violent episodes of revolution, vilified Monarchy, and promoted Republicanism. In colonial America, they participated in the American Revolutionary War, secured Independence from British rule, and established a libertarian system of governance, based on constitutional republicanism and representative democracy. Notable persons affiliated with this generation include Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Maximilien Robespierre, and Camille Desmoulins.
Compromise Generation
The Compromise Generation was born between 1767 and 1791 and were of the artist archetype. They "rocked in the cradle of the Revolution" as they watched brave adults struggle and triumph. Their most positive contribution was stability as the new nation applied the Constitution and their most massive failure was turning a blind eye to political solutions for slavery.
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