Patriotism

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. What has happened to American pride over the over the past decade?

3. Why do you think that is?

4. What is one consequence of this change?

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

6. What has happened to American pride since Trump became president?

7. Do you think the pandemic will make Americans more proud?

8. How do you think national pride impacts voter turnout?

9. What are three steps the federal government could take to increase national pride?

10. Explain whether national pride is good.

11. How does party affiliation impact national pride?*

12. How do demographics impact national pride?*

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*