There are many issues that divide Americans. However, there are some core principles that remain strong.A new study has found that more than 4 out 5 Americans "believe in America's dream", according to a survey.Only 3 out of 10 Americans believe American history has been taught in a fair and balanced way.Subscribe to the 10 Things in Politics Newsletter for the latest news in politics and the economy. Loading something is currently loading. Click Sign up to receive marketing emails and other offers from Insider.According to some measures, Americans are now more divided than ever, especially over politics.A new study by America250, a nonprofit organization made up of a congressionally chartered Commission and a sister foundation, shows that the fundamental principles of American unity are solid as the nation prepares for Independence Day. America250 will commemorate the nation's semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary the United States was established.The study shows that 92% of Americans want America to be a better country, while 83% believe in the American dream of hard work.Continue reading: Governors in all 50 states have been vaccinated against COVID-19Nearly 4 out 5 adults stated that they would prefer to live in the United States, with almost half saying they are proud to be American. Over seven out of 10 Americans consider themselves to be "patriotic."The survey results showed that teens were less enthusiastic: 77% of them said they wanted to make America a better country, and 74% agreed it was important to have a "good understanding" about how government works.Teens mentioned "non-white history", voting rights, Civil War and religion as historical topics that they would like to learn more about.Education, however, is still a major issue. Only three percent of Americans believe American history has been taught in a fair and balanced manner. Nine in 10 people feel that the American education system should do better at teaching civics.These findings come at a moment when critical race theory (the study of how America's history is marked by racism and discrimination) has become one the most controversial issues in education.America250 officials are still optimistic as they launch a national awareness campaign today to mark the nation's 250th Anniversary in 2026.Continue reading: Meet 7 BidenWorld consiglieres who are long-serving and a few relative newcomers who have exclusive White House access"Despite all the difficulties we have faced this past year," said Daniel M. DiLella (chairman of the US Semiquincentennial Committee, part of America250). "Our mission is commemorate our 250th Anniversary with inclusive programs that encourage Americans to renew and strengthen their daring experiment in democracy.Social Science Research Solutions Inc. conducted the survey for America250. The poll surveyed 1,249 adults, and 327 teenagers between May 12 and May 26. The nation's gender, race, and ethnicity were all taken into consideration.
