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Some people say that it is possible to become truly American. if a person makes an effort. Others say a person has to be born American to be truly American. What is your position?
Can become truly American through effort or must be born American · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,648 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | I definitely agree with statement a | I agree more with statement a than with statement b | I agree more with statement b than with statement a | I definitely agree with statement b | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 63% | 25% | 8% | 4% | 1648 | ±3 | |
| White | 65% |
General Social Survey 2024 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 1,648 |
| 26% |
| 6% |
| 3% |
| 1113 |
| ±4 |
| Black | 48% | 29% | 16% | 7% | 294 | ±8 |
| Other races | 66% | 18% | 12% | 4% | 210 | ±8 |