From Paul Revere to Sarah Palin, we do not know our country.
One quarter of Americans do not know which country we fought for independence. Look at this survey! One-third of women and 40% under 30 do not know. Many answered France, Germany, Mexico or China.
| Marist Institute Poll of USA Residents |
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| Great Britain |
Unsure |
Other country
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| Total |
74% |
20% |
6% |
| Region |
Northeast |
84% |
10% |
6% |
| Midwest |
74% |
21% |
5% |
| South |
68% |
26% |
6% |
| West |
75% |
18% |
7% |
| Income |
Under $50,000 |
63% |
30% |
7% |
Over $50,000
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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% |
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