Critical Race Theory and The 1619 Project [Leger – The Atlantic]

May 12, 2021

In collaboration with The Atlantic, Leger regularly surveys Americans about a variety of topical issues and current events. From March 19 to March 21, 2021, we explored their perspectives on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and The 1619 Project.

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This survey asked Americans about:

  • Their awareness of and agreement with Critical Race Theory (CRT) and The 1619 Project
  • Whether there is controversy about CRT and The 1619 Project in their state
  • Whether they feel CRT and The 1619 Project should be taught or banned in American schools
  • Their willingness to support politicians who support CRT
  • and more

READ THE ARTICLE IN THE ATLANTIC BY CLICKING HERE.

SURVEY METHODOLOGY

This web survey was conducted from March 19, 2021 to March 21, 2021 among 1,002 Americans, 18 years of age or older, randomly recruited from Leger’s online panel, LEO.

For comparison, a probability sample of this size would have a margin of error of ±3.09%, 19 times out of 20. 

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