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AP Government and Politics

What percent of Americans say that the U.S. stands above all other countries in the world?

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Pew Research Center

1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. What most surprised you about this data?

3. What is the big trend in the chart (how has this data changed - or not - over time)?

4. What is one cause of this change?

5. What is one consequence of this change?

6. Explain which of those three statements best corresponds to your feelings about the U.S.

7. Today, 85% of Americans say that the U.S. is either the greatest or one of the greatest countries in the world. This extreme level of patriotism is among the highest in the world. Where do you think these folks learned this strong love of country?

8. List two specific things that you imagine this highly patriotic group loves about America.

9. How do you think this data has influenced the 2016 election and the rise of Trump?

10. 14% of Americans currently say there are countries that are better than the U.S. what countries do you think they are thinking of and do you think they should move to these countries?

11. How different do you think the answer to this question would be in the following places: China, Haiti, North Korea, Sweden.

12. How do you think the following demographic categories would impact the answer to this question?

Age

Race

Party affiliation

Socioeconomic status

Learning Extension

Read the Pew Report on American patriotism

Action Extension

Think about this...

Millennials can make America Great Again! What would it take for Millennials to think of America as the greatest country in the world? Discuss this with other people of your generation share the best answer of how to - Make America the Greatest Again - in class or online.