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Because it was largely the British who colonised the 'New World' as it is now known - in fact, part of the Eastern U.S. was originally a British Colony, and the War of Independence was fought against Britain so that the colonies could rule (and tax) themselves (rather than being rules by overseas British masters).
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Why is the language of the US English?
In the US most people speak American English, which is very similar to British English, but there are small differences in vocabulary, grammar and idioms used. English people (from England) who migrate to the US will speak British English on arrival, but after a while their language will (usually) be American English.
How did English language became national language in US?
English became the national language of the US through a combination of historical influence from British colonial settlers, the establishment of English as the dominant language in government and education, and the adoption of English as the primary language for legal and official purposes. This process occurred over many centuries and was solidified with the founding of the United States in 1776.
What island is dominant language is French?
The dominant language on the island of Martinique is French.
What language seem to dominate the nations south of the US?
Spanish is the dominant language in most of the countries south of the US, such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia. In Brazil, Portuguese is the primary language spoken.
Is it English the dominant world language today because of the economic power of the US?
No, it is due to a range of factors, not least the British empire in the 19th century - which was the largest empire the world has ever seen. The British dominated global trade and were the foremost world power with colonies on over 25% of the world surface and on every continent. The language used to communicate in these colonies was English because it was the langauge of the dominant power. In the 20th Century when the US became the dominant world power, the use of English which was already widespread due to the British empire continued to be used. The importance of English is as a language of commerce and of intercommunication. For example the Scandinavian countries of Sweden Finland and Norway tend to speak to each other in English even though it is not the native language of any of those countries. The strength of the US has contributed to the use of English as a world language, but there were a number of other factors.
What is the US main language?
In the US over-all, the dominant language is English.
Why is the language of the US English?
In the US most people speak American English, which is very similar to British English, but there are small differences in vocabulary, grammar and idioms used. English people (from England) who migrate to the US will speak British English on arrival, but after a while their language will (usually) be American English.
How did English language became national language in US?
English became the national language of the US through a combination of historical influence from British colonial settlers, the establishment of English as the dominant language in government and education, and the adoption of English as the primary language for legal and official purposes. This process occurred over many centuries and was solidified with the founding of the United States in 1776.
What is Anglo America?
Anglo-America is the regions of the US and Canada where English is the dominant language.
What island is dominant language is French?
The dominant language on the island of Martinique is French.
What language seem to dominate the nations south of the US?
Spanish is the dominant language in most of the countries south of the US, such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia. In Brazil, Portuguese is the primary language spoken.
Is it English the dominant world language today because of the economic power of the US?
No, it is due to a range of factors, not least the British empire in the 19th century - which was the largest empire the world has ever seen. The British dominated global trade and were the foremost world power with colonies on over 25% of the world surface and on every continent. The language used to communicate in these colonies was English because it was the langauge of the dominant power. In the 20th Century when the US became the dominant world power, the use of English which was already widespread due to the British empire continued to be used. The importance of English is as a language of commerce and of intercommunication. For example the Scandinavian countries of Sweden Finland and Norway tend to speak to each other in English even though it is not the native language of any of those countries. The strength of the US has contributed to the use of English as a world language, but there were a number of other factors.
What region is Anglo-America?
Anglo-America is the regions of the US and Canada where English is the dominant language.
Which European language is dominant in Chad?
French is the most dominant European language in Chad.
Which hand is the primary hand in British sign language?
In British Sign Language (BSL), the dominant hand is typically the primary hand. This is the hand that is used to perform the main actions in signing while the non-dominant hand provides support or acts as the base for the primary hand.
Did the US ever regulate the use of a certain language?
No. There has never been an official language of the United States, thouh English has always been the dominant language by far.
Why do people in new zealand speak English?
English is the official language of New Zealand due to historical associations with British colonization. New Zealand was colonized by the British in the 19th century, which led to English becoming the dominant language in the country.
