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[-] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 49 points 2 years ago

USA is the edgy teen after moving out of the parents house (Europe) and finally doing stuff their own way. Not because it is practical, but because they feel rebellious.

[-] SMITHandWESSON@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Lol, This is probably the best explanation of America that I've ever heard.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

[-] YaaAsantewaa 3 points 2 years ago

Many of us are not from Europe

What year are you living in, 1951?

[-] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 19 points 2 years ago

USA was colonized by europeans mostly, I believe ?

[-] Thcgrasscity@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

The Cajun were french Canadians

[-] YaaAsantewaa 3 points 2 years ago

20% of the population in 1776 were slaves who came from Africa. There are more countries outside Europe

[-] Aagje_D_Vogel@feddit.nl 6 points 2 years ago

Not like the Europeans colonized those African countries at the time.

[-] BirdyBoogleBop@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

The Scramble for Africa happened after the USA was established as a country

[-] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

20% is a lot ! there are more countries that..? I think you forgot a word

[-] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Oh, these were definitely not the people who decided how to handle/name/format stuff, sadly...

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