Question

John Bodnar writes about generational memory as essential to understanding our history and present. What does he discover about the residents of Whiting that illustrate this point?

Answer 1

Writing on "Generational Memory in an American Town," John Bodnar discovers that the residents of Whiting in Indiana, after their experiences of the World War I, the great depression that followed, and how institutions cared for the people, recognized their obligation to be patriotic, fair, and benevolent by placing a high premium on collectivism.

• This point illustrates that the way a community acts in the present is reflective of their past experiences.

• Studies have confirmed that past experiences generate generational memory that affect subsequent generations.

• The studies confirm that past experiences may be passed on through the DNA.

Thus, a study of a community's generational memory is essential to enable better understanding of the history and present of a people or a community.

Read more about the role of DNA in passing generational memory at brainly.com/question/13232978