Do you think history is primarily shaped by the actions of major individuals, or do you think history is primarily driven by broader social, economic, cultural and technological changes?

Do you think history is primarily shaped by the actions of major individuals, or do you think history is primarily driven by broader social, economic, cultural and technological changes? Published on 22 October 2025 → Survey conducted on 22 October 2025 on 5602 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Primarily by the actions of major individuals

27%

Primarily by broader social, economic, cultural and technological changes

51%

Don't know

22%

Primarily by the actions of major individuals

27%

Primarily by broader social, economic, cultural and technological changes

51%

Don't know

22%

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