Patriotism 2022

Critical Analysis

1. How proud are you to be an American — extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud, or not at all proud?

2. According to the data from the graph above, what has happened to American pride over the over the past decade?

3. Why do you think that is?

4. Patriotism is a devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. Before 2015, no less than 55% of U.S. adults said they were extremely proud. The highest readings followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks, when patriotism surged in the U.S. In terms of loss of life and economic impact, COVID-19 was a vastly larger attack on America than 9/11. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impact American patriotism?

5. Based on the data from the chart above, what do you think levels of pride will be like in 10 years?

6. How does American patriotism compare to the rest of the world?*

7. How does party affiliation impact national pride?*

8. Why do you think Democrats generally have less pride in the United States than do Republicans?

9. How do demographics impact national pride?*

10. Your generation is much less patriotic than older generations, why do you think that is?

Learning Extension

Browse the Gallup Poll roundup of American views of patriotism.

Action Extension

Express your pride by voting. If you can’t vote, help someone who can vote get to the polls. If you can’t help someone get to the polls, you can volunteer for the Republican or Democratic Party to help get people to vote.

Visual Extension*