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Why do people of the united states say " God bless America"?
Q. America is two continents with 38 countries. Shouldn't it be "God bless the United States"?
Asked by - Mon Apr 19 11:45:11 2010 - Other - Society & Culture - 9 Answers - Comments
A. yes, it should be when you want to break it down like down. people from the united states have wrapped their minds around that quote for so long that it sounds right to them. it would be okay if they were talking about all of america and its countries but they're not...
Answered by L'amour Trouvera UNE Facon - Mon Apr 19 11:48:00 2010
Q. America is two continents with 38 countries. Shouldn't it be "God bless the United States"?
Asked by - Mon Apr 19 11:45:11 2010 - Other - Society & Culture - 9 Answers - Comments
A. yes, it should be when you want to break it down like down. people from the united states have wrapped their minds around that quote for so long that it sounds right to them. it would be okay if they were talking about all of america and its countries but they're not...
Answered by L'amour Trouvera UNE Facon - Mon Apr 19 11:48:00 2010
do you think spanish should be "illegal" to speak in the united states of america?
Q. i think absoulelty NOT. i think you SHOULD be able too!!! i speaks spanish even though i have nothing in my blood that is spanish. what does "United States" mean to you? we are united states that means that we are united and we can speak, act, use the cultures we want. yes the dominate language is english but if you look around to other countries many of their population knows more than just ONE language. some americans are too lazy to learn it. we are united! we are not "goody two shoes" in the north america. i think america thinks they are pretty good, self centered and thinks that no other countries can do this, this, or this and we can do this, this and this and we are still the best. i think that is a bunch of bull* [cont.]
Asked by k_erdahl - Mon Oct 8 18:18:23 2007 - Languages - 13 Answers - Comments
A. Who's saying anything about making it illegal? That's not even possible. You're completely overreacting. I definitely don't think it should be "illegal" but it shouldn't be a requirement either. If you come to a foreign country, you can't expect their citizens to cater to you. It doesn't work that way, nor should it. Answer me this: Why is it that American tourists are constantly lampooned for supposedly expecting Europeans to speak English, but nobody bats an eye when Central/South Americans who permanantly move to the US expect everyone here to speak Spanish? Do you honestly not see an incongruence there?
Answered by Caitlin - Mon Oct 8 18:30:33 2007
Q. i think absoulelty NOT. i think you SHOULD be able too!!! i speaks spanish even though i have nothing in my blood that is spanish. what does "United States" mean to you? we are united states that means that we are united and we can speak, act, use the cultures we want. yes the dominate language is english but if you look around to other countries many of their population knows more than just ONE language. some americans are too lazy to learn it. we are united! we are not "goody two shoes" in the north america. i think america thinks they are pretty good, self centered and thinks that no other countries can do this, this, or this and we can do this, this and this and we are still the best. i think that is a bunch of bull* [cont.]
Asked by k_erdahl - Mon Oct 8 18:18:23 2007 - Languages - 13 Answers - Comments
A. Who's saying anything about making it illegal? That's not even possible. You're completely overreacting. I definitely don't think it should be "illegal" but it shouldn't be a requirement either. If you come to a foreign country, you can't expect their citizens to cater to you. It doesn't work that way, nor should it. Answer me this: Why is it that American tourists are constantly lampooned for supposedly expecting Europeans to speak English, but nobody bats an eye when Central/South Americans who permanantly move to the US expect everyone here to speak Spanish? Do you honestly not see an incongruence there?
Answered by Caitlin - Mon Oct 8 18:30:33 2007
Why is Alaska not part of the "Continental United States" and Puerto Rico statehood?
Q. I can understand why Hawaii isn't considered part of the Continental United States. They're Islands thousands of miles in the Pacific Ocean. However, Alaska is attached to the Continent of North America! Why is it not considered a Continental State? I have heard people refer to the "Continental USA" as the "Lower 48". Would that explain it? Also, will Puerto Rico ever become a State? Why or why not? Is it not about time for it?
Asked by - Wed Jan 11 18:56:02 2012 - Geography - 2 Answers - Comments
A. People don't seem to get the difference between "continental" (on the same continent) and "contiguous" (touching each other). Alaska is definitely a part of the "continental" US but not a part of the "contiguous " US. I don't know why that's so hard, but it seems to be. Puerto Rican statehood is much tied up with whether or not people are willing to speak English, and also with how many people live in poverty. The US is much in debt and can't just absorb a whole bunch of needy citizens. The reasons for not making Puerto Rico a state (at least right now) are simply practical (mostly money) ones.
Answered by Lisa B - Wed Jan 11 19:21:56 2012
Q. I can understand why Hawaii isn't considered part of the Continental United States. They're Islands thousands of miles in the Pacific Ocean. However, Alaska is attached to the Continent of North America! Why is it not considered a Continental State? I have heard people refer to the "Continental USA" as the "Lower 48". Would that explain it? Also, will Puerto Rico ever become a State? Why or why not? Is it not about time for it?
Asked by - Wed Jan 11 18:56:02 2012 - Geography - 2 Answers - Comments
A. People don't seem to get the difference between "continental" (on the same continent) and "contiguous" (touching each other). Alaska is definitely a part of the "continental" US but not a part of the "contiguous " US. I don't know why that's so hard, but it seems to be. Puerto Rican statehood is much tied up with whether or not people are willing to speak English, and also with how many people live in poverty. The US is much in debt and can't just absorb a whole bunch of needy citizens. The reasons for not making Puerto Rico a state (at least right now) are simply practical (mostly money) ones.
Answered by Lisa B - Wed Jan 11 19:21:56 2012
When did America become the "United States"?
Q. When did the states become united? Would it be at the end of the civil war? Or would it be after the expansion west?
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 11:30:02 2012 - History - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The colonies declared themselves independent with the Declaration of Independence which was presented July 4, 1776. Officially, the United States was recognized with the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783.
Answered by staisil - Thu Feb 23 15:08:42 2012
Q. When did the states become united? Would it be at the end of the civil war? Or would it be after the expansion west?
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 11:30:02 2012 - History - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The colonies declared themselves independent with the Declaration of Independence which was presented July 4, 1776. Officially, the United States was recognized with the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783.
Answered by staisil - Thu Feb 23 15:08:42 2012
The difference between United States "of" America and...?
Q. United States "in" Amercia is...(fill in the blank) What does "of" something indicate and What does "in" something indicate? Brad here, it would be nice if more people could understand the differecne of what is taught in school and what is witnessed in our lives are not the same. Just like 'natural law' is not the same as "laws of commerce" (pen and paper). Joe Finkle, what about mexico?
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 23:26:22 2012 - Other - Politics & Government - 6 Answers - Comments
A. The Land of America pertains to the people who dwell in the land. The "United states" is in reality a corporate empire that has super-imposed itself over the land. I know that sounds crazy but that's because we have been the victims of The American history classes in school. It wasn't until about 1868 that the United states Corporation became noticeably prominent Over the "law of the land"...now America has a "Law of commerce" instead
Answered by - Mon Feb 20 23:27:49 2012
Q. United States "in" Amercia is...(fill in the blank) What does "of" something indicate and What does "in" something indicate? Brad here, it would be nice if more people could understand the differecne of what is taught in school and what is witnessed in our lives are not the same. Just like 'natural law' is not the same as "laws of commerce" (pen and paper). Joe Finkle, what about mexico?
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 23:26:22 2012 - Other - Politics & Government - 6 Answers - Comments
A. The Land of America pertains to the people who dwell in the land. The "United states" is in reality a corporate empire that has super-imposed itself over the land. I know that sounds crazy but that's because we have been the victims of The American history classes in school. It wasn't until about 1868 that the United states Corporation became noticeably prominent Over the "law of the land"...now America has a "Law of commerce" instead
Answered by - Mon Feb 20 23:27:49 2012
Why do we say "America" when we refer to the United States?
Q. For what I heard, America comes after Amerigo Vespucci, who drew the map of the whole continent (from Greenland to Argentina). Does this mean that the United States is named after a Portuguese guy that used to draw maps? Or, are we forgetting that the "OF" in United States "OF" America has a very important meaning? Somebody please clarify me this.
Asked by Rico A - Thu Jun 22 17:38:32 2006 - Trivia - 14 Answers - Comments
A. The full name of the country is The United States of America. "America" is a shortened version of the full name. Trust me on this one, most Americans are well aware that the Continent of North America also includes Canada and Mexico!! It is simply a shortened version of our country's name. We also refer to our country as the USA. Please, please, please, can everybody just get over this for once and for all, and find something more important to take umbrage about?
Answered by zen - Thu Jun 22 17:43:50 2006
Q. For what I heard, America comes after Amerigo Vespucci, who drew the map of the whole continent (from Greenland to Argentina). Does this mean that the United States is named after a Portuguese guy that used to draw maps? Or, are we forgetting that the "OF" in United States "OF" America has a very important meaning? Somebody please clarify me this.
Asked by Rico A - Thu Jun 22 17:38:32 2006 - Trivia - 14 Answers - Comments
A. The full name of the country is The United States of America. "America" is a shortened version of the full name. Trust me on this one, most Americans are well aware that the Continent of North America also includes Canada and Mexico!! It is simply a shortened version of our country's name. We also refer to our country as the USA. Please, please, please, can everybody just get over this for once and for all, and find something more important to take umbrage about?
Answered by zen - Thu Jun 22 17:43:50 2006
"United States" or "America"?
Q. Isn't the name of the country "United States"? Why do so many people call it "America"? "America" is the name of the continent, not the country. No offense whatsoever, just curious.
Asked by - Wed Jul 19 20:36:25 2006 - Geography - 20 Answers - Comments
A. Nope- our nation is officially known as the United States of America. Kind of goes back to the origin/formation of our nation 230 years ago. At the time, we were a collection of separate independent English colonies on the North American continent; each colony ran independently from the others almost as seperate nations/states (under English authority). At the point of our independence/revolution, the entire "New World" (both North and South American continents) was under control of various European nations (ie England, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Russia, etc.). Thus, when the former North "American" colonies revolted against the British and gained independence, the former "states" or colonies &qu [cont.]
Answered by porthuronbilliam - Thu Jul 20 11:28:15 2006
Q. Isn't the name of the country "United States"? Why do so many people call it "America"? "America" is the name of the continent, not the country. No offense whatsoever, just curious.
Asked by - Wed Jul 19 20:36:25 2006 - Geography - 20 Answers - Comments
A. Nope- our nation is officially known as the United States of America. Kind of goes back to the origin/formation of our nation 230 years ago. At the time, we were a collection of separate independent English colonies on the North American continent; each colony ran independently from the others almost as seperate nations/states (under English authority). At the point of our independence/revolution, the entire "New World" (both North and South American continents) was under control of various European nations (ie England, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Russia, etc.). Thus, when the former North "American" colonies revolted against the British and gained independence, the former "states" or colonies &qu [cont.]
Answered by porthuronbilliam - Thu Jul 20 11:28:15 2006
Should the title to the song "America the Beautiful" be changed to "United States, the Beautiful", to be P.C.?
Q. I seriously don't want this. But within this international community of Responders here on Y!A, I note how that should one use the word "America" in a synonymous way with "United States", there are those from Mexico, Canada, or even South America who take offense, stating they are Americans too. So in an effort to not mislead and in an effort to be more politically correct, I always try to write "U.S." or "USA" if I mean just that country and not all of North America and/or South America. So this begs the question of whether our treasured national songs like "America the Beautiful" should become more politically correct and change the title and lyrics accordingly: "United States,… [cont.]
Asked by John S. - Wed Jan 2 09:10:13 2008 - Etiquette - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I see what you mean. I'm personally Canadian and in all my life I have heard a whole one person say that they don't think it's right that people from the United States are called Americans. And even then he'd just noticed it for the first time and after a good five minutes of us joking about calling you all United Statesians it was pretty much forgotten. Quite honestly, people up here don't really care. As a matter of fact we all call the States America often. As far as we're concerned they're synonymous. I'm on your side, political correctness can go way too far sometimes, it's nice to try and get along with people and be polite and all that, but don't go too far. Don't go out of your way to avoid offending people who wouldn't have been… [cont.]
Answered by Cindy31474 - Thu Jan 3 18:42:37 2008
Q. I seriously don't want this. But within this international community of Responders here on Y!A, I note how that should one use the word "America" in a synonymous way with "United States", there are those from Mexico, Canada, or even South America who take offense, stating they are Americans too. So in an effort to not mislead and in an effort to be more politically correct, I always try to write "U.S." or "USA" if I mean just that country and not all of North America and/or South America. So this begs the question of whether our treasured national songs like "America the Beautiful" should become more politically correct and change the title and lyrics accordingly: "United States,… [cont.]
Asked by John S. - Wed Jan 2 09:10:13 2008 - Etiquette - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I see what you mean. I'm personally Canadian and in all my life I have heard a whole one person say that they don't think it's right that people from the United States are called Americans. And even then he'd just noticed it for the first time and after a good five minutes of us joking about calling you all United Statesians it was pretty much forgotten. Quite honestly, people up here don't really care. As a matter of fact we all call the States America often. As far as we're concerned they're synonymous. I'm on your side, political correctness can go way too far sometimes, it's nice to try and get along with people and be polite and all that, but don't go too far. Don't go out of your way to avoid offending people who wouldn't have been… [cont.]
Answered by Cindy31474 - Thu Jan 3 18:42:37 2008
"America has spoken, Obama ousted - Mitt Romney is elected as the 45th President of the United States!"?
Q. Just warming up for November 6 and predicting the news flash for the 7th. Like to add anything to that headline?
Asked by GeneL - Fri May 11 00:18:06 2012 - Politics - 17 Answers - Comments
A. America's nightmare has ended.
Answered by - Fri May 11 00:19:56 2012
Q. Just warming up for November 6 and predicting the news flash for the 7th. Like to add anything to that headline?
Asked by GeneL - Fri May 11 00:18:06 2012 - Politics - 17 Answers - Comments
A. America's nightmare has ended.
Answered by - Fri May 11 00:19:56 2012
How is the United States "united"?
Q. If the United States is so "united" then why are states "state proud" instead of unitedly proud of the the North America? Ex: New York vs. Chicago in every way such as food. I'm American and was born in Virginia but I support all the states not just Virginia.
Asked by Couture8 - Sun Nov 7 20:24:37 2010 - Civic Participation - 3 Answers - Comments
A. They are united by the Constitution and a shared federal government. I'm not saying this to be flippant; it is the simple truth. When the Founding Fathers decided to call the new nation the United States of America, it wasn't because they were all real buddy-buddy and got along real great and had a pleasant, friendly feeling. They called it that because they are, literally, united states. By the way, North America is quite different from America/the United States. North America consists of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, so it is understandable why the U.S. is not "united" with North America. People like to be proud of where they come from, at all levels. Even once you get inside states, you will hear people say that their city/town [cont.]
Answered by - Sun Nov 7 21:37:36 2010
Q. If the United States is so "united" then why are states "state proud" instead of unitedly proud of the the North America? Ex: New York vs. Chicago in every way such as food. I'm American and was born in Virginia but I support all the states not just Virginia.
Asked by Couture8 - Sun Nov 7 20:24:37 2010 - Civic Participation - 3 Answers - Comments
A. They are united by the Constitution and a shared federal government. I'm not saying this to be flippant; it is the simple truth. When the Founding Fathers decided to call the new nation the United States of America, it wasn't because they were all real buddy-buddy and got along real great and had a pleasant, friendly feeling. They called it that because they are, literally, united states. By the way, North America is quite different from America/the United States. North America consists of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, so it is understandable why the U.S. is not "united" with North America. People like to be proud of where they come from, at all levels. Even once you get inside states, you will hear people say that their city/town [cont.]
Answered by - Sun Nov 7 21:37:36 2010
When was the term "United States" or "United States of America" first mentioned?
Q. We were originally the 13 colonies.
Asked by BlairLuvr - Fri Jul 2 20:57:19 2010 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller produced a world map on which he named the lands of the Western Hemisphere "America" after Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. The former British colonies first used the country's modern name in the Declaration of Independence, the "unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" adopted by the "Representatives of the united States of America" on July 4, 1776. The current name was finalized on November 15, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, which states, "The Stile of this Confederacy shall be 'The United States of America.'" The short form the United States is also… [cont.]
Answered by staisil - Fri Jul 2 21:05:51 2010
Q. We were originally the 13 colonies.
Asked by BlairLuvr - Fri Jul 2 20:57:19 2010 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller produced a world map on which he named the lands of the Western Hemisphere "America" after Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. The former British colonies first used the country's modern name in the Declaration of Independence, the "unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" adopted by the "Representatives of the united States of America" on July 4, 1776. The current name was finalized on November 15, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, which states, "The Stile of this Confederacy shall be 'The United States of America.'" The short form the United States is also… [cont.]
Answered by staisil - Fri Jul 2 21:05:51 2010
in law, when it is stated " united states of america, including: d.c., puerto rico and guam"? what is included?
Q. when "including" is used, does it list all of the items included. for example, when stating "the united states of america, including: washington d.c., puerto rico and guam", is the u.s.a. 50 states plus washington d.c., p.r. and guam or is it as the statement infers, inclusive of washington d.c., p.r. and guam?
Asked by - Mon Aug 29 15:13:02 2011 - Law & Ethics - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Territories held by the USA.
Answered by - Mon Aug 29 15:15:17 2011
Q. when "including" is used, does it list all of the items included. for example, when stating "the united states of america, including: washington d.c., puerto rico and guam", is the u.s.a. 50 states plus washington d.c., p.r. and guam or is it as the statement infers, inclusive of washington d.c., p.r. and guam?
Asked by - Mon Aug 29 15:13:02 2011 - Law & Ethics - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Territories held by the USA.
Answered by - Mon Aug 29 15:15:17 2011
why americans call to United States "America" if America is a continent no a country?
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Asked by EL GRANDE - Fri Sep 18 15:24:05 2009 - Other - Society & Culture - 11 Answers - Comments
A. That is an excellent question! The name "America," was given to the Americas, North and South. The continents were named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. In my opinion it doesn't make sense to refer to the USA as "America," when MANY countries (Canada, Mexico, and the countries in Central America, South America) comprise the Americas. It's great to be proud of your country, but unfortunately, SOME Americans are arrogant... everyone in the world is equally important!
Answered by Wheep Wheep Piggy Feet - Fri Sep 18 15:34:33 2009
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Asked by EL GRANDE - Fri Sep 18 15:24:05 2009 - Other - Society & Culture - 11 Answers - Comments
A. That is an excellent question! The name "America," was given to the Americas, North and South. The continents were named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. In my opinion it doesn't make sense to refer to the USA as "America," when MANY countries (Canada, Mexico, and the countries in Central America, South America) comprise the Americas. It's great to be proud of your country, but unfortunately, SOME Americans are arrogant... everyone in the world is equally important!
Answered by Wheep Wheep Piggy Feet - Fri Sep 18 15:34:33 2009
What is the difference between United States "of" America and?
Q. United States "in" America? Grantham, 'United States" is not the name of a country. If I had to guess, the name of the country would be America and somehow the untied states were attached to it. The reason I say United States is NOT the name of a country because if you loook in a legal dictionary, the word "state' refers to a political organization, so The United Political Organizations" would be more accurate according to the definition of state. Heyley this is in Miltary because it is attached to the United States or is the military attached to the united states? Wraeth, then an 'Organized Political Unit" would be acceptable also? And what happens to 'America'? is that a name of a country/ Then we would have… [cont.]
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 23:40:30 2012 - Military - 9 Answers - Comments
A. The states make up the USA. So, you wouldn't have states inside America (unless you're talking about specific states)...you have all the states that make up the US of A. I guess...I don't really know what this has to do with the military section, but whatever. EDIT: America is the name of the continent...did you not remember in history class a guy named Amerigo Vespucci? The land was named in his honor (or so the books say--no one alive really knows how it came to be for sure). There's North America and South America. The individual states make up the country. So, therefore, the UNITED States of America is what the country is known as. Canada is part of North America, yet they're not called Americans even though, technically they are since… [cont.]
Answered by - Mon Feb 20 23:55:10 2012
Q. United States "in" America? Grantham, 'United States" is not the name of a country. If I had to guess, the name of the country would be America and somehow the untied states were attached to it. The reason I say United States is NOT the name of a country because if you loook in a legal dictionary, the word "state' refers to a political organization, so The United Political Organizations" would be more accurate according to the definition of state. Heyley this is in Miltary because it is attached to the United States or is the military attached to the united states? Wraeth, then an 'Organized Political Unit" would be acceptable also? And what happens to 'America'? is that a name of a country/ Then we would have… [cont.]
Asked by - Mon Feb 20 23:40:30 2012 - Military - 9 Answers - Comments
A. The states make up the USA. So, you wouldn't have states inside America (unless you're talking about specific states)...you have all the states that make up the US of A. I guess...I don't really know what this has to do with the military section, but whatever. EDIT: America is the name of the continent...did you not remember in history class a guy named Amerigo Vespucci? The land was named in his honor (or so the books say--no one alive really knows how it came to be for sure). There's North America and South America. The individual states make up the country. So, therefore, the UNITED States of America is what the country is known as. Canada is part of North America, yet they're not called Americans even though, technically they are since… [cont.]
Answered by - Mon Feb 20 23:55:10 2012
How many places named "United States" are there?
Q. or have their been? For example, the most prominent one is the United States of America. And everyone knows about Mexico's formal name in Spanish, "Estados Unidos Mexicanos", which in English also includes the phrase "United States". I have run across a couple of other countries at least which either do have, or did have the phrase "United States" in their formal title, at least when this formal name is translated into English (I came up with a count of 6, but I have not verified this number). At the moment how many places named "United States" are there, and what are they? How many places were named "United States" but are no longer?
Asked by hound9_4 - Fri Feb 10 18:47:57 2006 - Trivia - 1 Answers - Comments
A. at the moment only the good ol' USA is named United States. besides the mexico example you mentioned, I don't know any others that were called United States in the past.
Answered by GreasySideburns - Sat Feb 11 00:41:20 2006
Q. or have their been? For example, the most prominent one is the United States of America. And everyone knows about Mexico's formal name in Spanish, "Estados Unidos Mexicanos", which in English also includes the phrase "United States". I have run across a couple of other countries at least which either do have, or did have the phrase "United States" in their formal title, at least when this formal name is translated into English (I came up with a count of 6, but I have not verified this number). At the moment how many places named "United States" are there, and what are they? How many places were named "United States" but are no longer?
Asked by hound9_4 - Fri Feb 10 18:47:57 2006 - Trivia - 1 Answers - Comments
A. at the moment only the good ol' USA is named United States. besides the mexico example you mentioned, I don't know any others that were called United States in the past.
Answered by GreasySideburns - Sat Feb 11 00:41:20 2006
How many placed named "United States" are there?
Q. or have their been? For example, the most prominent one is the United States of America. And everyone knows about Mexico's formal name in Spanish, "Estados Unidos Mexicanos", which in English also includes the phrase "United States". I have run across a couple of other countries at least which either do have, or did have the phrase "United States" in their formal title, at least when this formal name is translated into English (I came up with a count of 6, but I have not verified this number). At the moment how many places named "United States" are there, and what are they? How many places were named "United States" but are no longer? Well I did a little more investigating and here is the… [cont.]
Asked by hound9_4 - Fri Feb 10 18:44:38 2006 - Geography - 2 Answers - Comments
A. technically, there is only one "United States" but you are right in that there are several countries with translations equating. Most, however, are "the United State of..." Any country in itself can be called a state, and thus would be a United State.
Answered by Gray - Fri Feb 10 18:51:34 2006
Q. or have their been? For example, the most prominent one is the United States of America. And everyone knows about Mexico's formal name in Spanish, "Estados Unidos Mexicanos", which in English also includes the phrase "United States". I have run across a couple of other countries at least which either do have, or did have the phrase "United States" in their formal title, at least when this formal name is translated into English (I came up with a count of 6, but I have not verified this number). At the moment how many places named "United States" are there, and what are they? How many places were named "United States" but are no longer? Well I did a little more investigating and here is the… [cont.]
Asked by hound9_4 - Fri Feb 10 18:44:38 2006 - Geography - 2 Answers - Comments
A. technically, there is only one "United States" but you are right in that there are several countries with translations equating. Most, however, are "the United State of..." Any country in itself can be called a state, and thus would be a United State.
Answered by Gray - Fri Feb 10 18:51:34 2006
Why do many U.S. citizens use the word "America" as synonim of "United States"?
Q. I m Spanish-european and would like to make the following observation to U.S. citizens who participate in Yahoo Answers, if you allow me: I ve noticed reading the responses and opinions written by U.S. citizens that they often use the word "America" as synonim of "United States", and the term "american" as synonim of "U.S. citizen". Also, famous politicians like Sarah Palin or Obama, for example, always use both words as synonims when they speak in public. As far as I know, "America" is the name of a whole continent, not only of a country (United States), and this large continent contains a number very high of countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, etc.). Hence, I, like european, don t… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Oct 16 14:19:48 2010 - Other - Politics & Government - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I see your point, the U.S. is a country that is part of the continent of N. America, yet, be you Canadian, Mexican or even Brazilian, you are an American. Therefore, if I say I am an American, living in the U.S. then I am correct, an if I just say I am an American, I am still right. Europe is a continent, just as North and South America, yet each country has established it own individual character. Only until recently (past 20 years) have so many countries in the America's, began asserting their own individuality, I think that makes a great difference how we U.S. Citizens and the rest of the world look at the Americas. Consider also how the media has characterized the two continents. World War II, it was the Americans/Yanks that were… [cont.]
Answered by TeQuest - Sat Oct 16 14:47:51 2010
Q. I m Spanish-european and would like to make the following observation to U.S. citizens who participate in Yahoo Answers, if you allow me: I ve noticed reading the responses and opinions written by U.S. citizens that they often use the word "America" as synonim of "United States", and the term "american" as synonim of "U.S. citizen". Also, famous politicians like Sarah Palin or Obama, for example, always use both words as synonims when they speak in public. As far as I know, "America" is the name of a whole continent, not only of a country (United States), and this large continent contains a number very high of countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, etc.). Hence, I, like european, don t… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Oct 16 14:19:48 2010 - Other - Politics & Government - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I see your point, the U.S. is a country that is part of the continent of N. America, yet, be you Canadian, Mexican or even Brazilian, you are an American. Therefore, if I say I am an American, living in the U.S. then I am correct, an if I just say I am an American, I am still right. Europe is a continent, just as North and South America, yet each country has established it own individual character. Only until recently (past 20 years) have so many countries in the America's, began asserting their own individuality, I think that makes a great difference how we U.S. Citizens and the rest of the world look at the Americas. Consider also how the media has characterized the two continents. World War II, it was the Americans/Yanks that were… [cont.]
Answered by TeQuest - Sat Oct 16 14:47:51 2010
Should I take "Introduction to Latin America" or "Race & Ethnicity in the United States"?
Q. I have to take either one or the other. Which one would be more useful?
Asked by Louisa - Wed Dec 22 16:35:18 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Unless one of them is related to your career plans, it does not matter.
Answered by ownpool - Wed Dec 22 16:36:49 2010
Q. I have to take either one or the other. Which one would be more useful?
Asked by Louisa - Wed Dec 22 16:35:18 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Unless one of them is related to your career plans, it does not matter.
Answered by ownpool - Wed Dec 22 16:36:49 2010
Can the words "America" and "the United States" be used interchangeably?
Q. Man?
Asked by BagOfMeth - Fri Feb 6 20:37:16 2009 - Words & Wordplay - 7 Answers - Comments
A. No - They generally are, although it isn't quite correct...
Answered by Eman - Fri Feb 6 20:41:59 2009
Q. Man?
Asked by BagOfMeth - Fri Feb 6 20:37:16 2009 - Words & Wordplay - 7 Answers - Comments
A. No - They generally are, although it isn't quite correct...
Answered by Eman - Fri Feb 6 20:41:59 2009
What does "eligibility to work in the United States" mean?
Q. Ciao! I don't understand the meaning of "eligibility to work in the United States"; I am a European citizen and quite often find on the web very interesting job offers that match my qualifications, and I'd be interested in applying. The thing is they all require a proof of eligibility. What is it? It means I need to be authorised to work in the US, ok, but how exactly? If I have no criminal records in any country but I have never lived in the US, am I eligible? Or "eligible" is only someone who already IS in the US? Would a contract or a statement of interest from an employer make me eligible? Thanks everyone! Ok, so it seems that only American citizens can work in the US! And, of course, people having a work-permit.… [cont.]
Asked by Simona A - Thu Apr 19 08:36:58 2007 - Financial Services - 9 Answers - Comments
A. I supplied the United States I-9 listing that shows documentation that proves you are eligible to work in the US. Companies in the US use this form below to determine if you are eligible.
Answered by - Thu Apr 19 08:41:28 2007
Q. Ciao! I don't understand the meaning of "eligibility to work in the United States"; I am a European citizen and quite often find on the web very interesting job offers that match my qualifications, and I'd be interested in applying. The thing is they all require a proof of eligibility. What is it? It means I need to be authorised to work in the US, ok, but how exactly? If I have no criminal records in any country but I have never lived in the US, am I eligible? Or "eligible" is only someone who already IS in the US? Would a contract or a statement of interest from an employer make me eligible? Thanks everyone! Ok, so it seems that only American citizens can work in the US! And, of course, people having a work-permit.… [cont.]
Asked by Simona A - Thu Apr 19 08:36:58 2007 - Financial Services - 9 Answers - Comments
A. I supplied the United States I-9 listing that shows documentation that proves you are eligible to work in the US. Companies in the US use this form below to determine if you are eligible.
Answered by - Thu Apr 19 08:41:28 2007
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