There’s good news for American education. 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.
I've always heard that Americans weren't the brightest, but when it comes to who we declared our independence from, surely we can do better than 74%?
The Declaration of Independence and the Founding Fathers were practically the first thing in American history you learn. Well, I did at least.
Are Americans really this stupid?
And yes, I am American.