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July 1, 2020

6588 US adults surveyed

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The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American Dream is generally thought to be achieved through sacrifice, risk‑taking, and hard work, rather than by chance. How attainable, if at all, do you think the American Dream is for most people living in the US?

Conducted July 1, 2020

YouGov surveyed 6588 US adults

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The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American Dream is generally thought to be achieved through sacrifice, risk‑taking, and hard work, rather than by chance. How attainable, if at all, do you think the American Dream is for most people living in the US?

Conducted July 1, 2020

YouGov surveyed 6588 US adults

By:
21%
29%
20%
16%
6%
8%

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