A new Marist poll indicates that 26% of Americans don’t know what the Fourth of July celebration is all about.
About three-quarters of residents — 74% — know the U.S. declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. The bad news for the academic system — 26% do not. This 26% includes one-fifth who are unsure and 6% who thought the U.S. separated from another nation. That begs the question, “From where do the latter think the U.S. achieved its independence?” Among the countries mentioned are France, China, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.
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USA Residents |
On July 4th we celebrate Independence Day. From which country did the United States win its independence? |
Great Britain |
Unsure |
Other countries mentioned |
Row % |
Row % |
Row % |
USA Residents |
74% |
20% |
6% |
Region |
Northeast |
84% |
10% |
6% |
Midwest |
74% |
21% |
5% |
South |
68% |
26% |
6% |
West |
75% |
18% |
7% |
Household Income |
Less than $50,000 |
63% |
30% |
7% |
$50,000 or more |
86% |
9% |
5% |
Race |
White |
82% |
13% |
5% |
Non-white |
56% |
35% |
9% |
Age |
18 to 29 |
60% |
33% |
7% |
30 to 44 |
75% |
15% |
10% |
45 to 59 |
79% |
17% |
4% |
60 or older |
76% |
19% |
4% |
Age |
Under 45 |
67% |
24% |
9% |
45 or older |
78% |
18% |
4% |
Gender |
Men |
81% |
12% |
7% |
Women |
67% |
28% |
5% |
July 2010 Marist Poll National Residents “N=1004 MOE +/- 3%” Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding. |
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