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I must admit, I would be very interested in knowing the results of the same
kind of survey conducted in various decades of the 20th century.
The last question would have to be omitted in pre-WWII decades and I think
the one regarding Christian holiday should be removed entirely but overall,
I'm not certain the results would be that different from what you're finding
today. Results during the Depression era might be particularly
interesting...
Jill Waite
Dallas
Amram Hakohen said:
Hell, I've been asking my American-educated co-workers "tough"
questions:
- How many states in the US?
- How many senators from each state?
- What do the 13-stripes on the flag stand for?
- What is the most important holiday on the Christian calender?
- Who fought on the side of Allies in WWII? Who were the Axis powers?
The vast majority of those under 40 do NOT know the answer to those
questions. Those over 40 do. No wonder we're in the mess we're in.
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