Thread: Why are they called Americans?

I'd like to point out that the english and the french still do occupy parts of the united states... it's true! I've seen the embassies they announce that you're entering their territory!

Originally Posted by Nickelking

I'd like to point out that the english and the french still do occupy parts of the united states... it's true! I've seen the embassies they announce that you're entering their territory!

Well, then so does Iraq!

Jordan

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I was replying to the assertion that the USA had been occupied by the British (which suggests - to me at least - an image of a foreign power exercising military and political control over an entire nation.) That's a stretch considering that the British only occupied some water and a few acres of land for a very short period of time during war.

heh ... In the War of 1812, Canadians sided with the British being still mostly British themselves. The Americans invaded Canada so Canada invaded the U.S., capturing considerable American territory, including Detroit City. We burned up the White House then too. That’s why it’s called the White House, because they had to paint it to hide all the scorch marks. It used to be pink before that. … You’ve got Canada to thank for that. … They don’t tell you that in your history classes do they?

X

Originally Posted by xman

heh ... In the War of 1812, Canadians sided with the British being still mostly British themselves. The Americans invaded Canada so Canada invaded the U.S., capturing considerable American territory, including Detroit City. We burned up the White House then too. That’s why it’s called the White House, because they had to paint it to hide all the scorch marks. It used to be pink before that. … You’ve got Canada to thank for that. … They don’t tell you that in your history classes do they?

X

Yawn. Michigan wasn't a state yet, so you can't say the United States were under Canadian occupation without another qualifer. Anyway, I wish you had been my history class teacher - it would have been a lot more fun

The Pink House... Hmmm.....

Somehow I cant see GWB in pink.

Hilary on the other hand....

I have only one thing to say to those of you from the UK and its Commonwealth when it comes to the invasion/occupation of these United States. Andrew By God Jackson. BTW asDisgusting as it may seem, somehow I can picture W in pink.

I love google image search....

On the other hand, it is true that some Americans at least did invade and occupy portions of Canada. It was done in the late 1860s by a group of largely Irish Civil War veterans. They invaded and occupied Fort Erie and environs before they had to surrender due to lack of supply (the U.S. Navy began patrolling the Niagara River).

It's true, and you can look it up. Google the "Fenian Invasion."

Their motto: "We must invade Canada, for we've nothing else to do!"

I think the proper term for a person who is from the United states is a " US citizen".
In some ways better than " A subject of Her Britanic Majesty"
I don't like being subjected to our government, the "American" didn't like it either, 200 or so years ago.

Great Britain is a term used by those with cups half full (Dreamers). Scotland, Wales and England is the terms used by those with cups half empty, or as I prefer.....REALISTS

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