Question

The belief that each succeeding generation should have a higher standard of living than its predecessor and that major institutions should continually improve is known as _________

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: a revolution of rising expectations.

Explanation:

A revolution of rising expectations occurs when certain population groups begin to belief that social mobility is not only possible but it also should be guaranteed by the state. When expectations of life conditions rise, people tend to seek political and institutional changes that would allow them to improve life for themselves.

During the second half of the 20th century, especifically after World War II, a rise in expectations of people living in impoverished and oppressed countries, started political revolutions with the hope of gaining more prosperity and freedom.