Thread: Why do we call the US America?
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Old 02-18-2010, 05:25 PM   #17
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I'm from England and all I ever remember hearing is America and Americans, for the most part. The only time I heard any one refer to the US as "The States" was other Americans.
What do the people of England call us if not American?

Citizens of the United States of America?

If not Americans, what should we call ourselves?
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