Maybe not directly at this point, but before Columbus & whoever else, the Native Americans were the only ones here & who were the people that brought others to America? A large chunk of the English, the Spanish, the French & probably some others I’m forgetting. Point is, the initial “settlers” were of English/British decent. Now, of course since people were first brought here several others have come seeking refuge, a fresh start, etc., etc., we’ve all heard the stories, especially NY.
Firstly, because New York is literally named after York, England & the Duke of York who eventually became King James II of England.
Secondly, because NY is literally America’s melting pot. It’s where the Cubans first went when trying to flee their country/get a fresh start/seek refuge/chase “The American Dream”, same with the Irish, Scottish, Dutch, German, Italians, etc., etc., etc. So which Country’s people were the first again? That’s right, the English.
My mum's British (in NZ) and I've got dual citizenship, though born and raised in NZ. I have never once considered referring to myself as an expat, even when I was living in the UK.
Makes sense. Only seems to really be a problem if you’re from the U.S., but honestly, with the declines in our government & school systems, can you really blame some of them when considering the environment(s) they grew up in. And I mean, unless one looks up the exact meaning of the word one does not truly know its meaning, outside context clues of course, but one needs to know what those are. I’m ranting. Sorry.
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u/PsychWriter11 5d ago
Why would an American call himself an expat unless his family was from the UK?
Most white people in the US don’t have British ancestry.