Thread: American?
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Old 03-08-2004, 01:07 PM   #1
Shaide
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Is correct to say american only to the person who live in USA?

America is so big... from Canada to Argentina then the people from Mexico or Canada, or Brasil or Argentina, they are American.
In the 19th century Argentina was called America for the Italian or Spanish people who left their home in Italy or Spain to take jobs in this country, here in Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina was called America since 16th century to middle of 20th century, and the people from there were called American.

Then Why the people call America to USA and not to the other countries?
Ah! if the people from IberoAmerican countries are called spanish (the brasilians too and I dont understand it) then the people from USA and Canada will should be called British wont them?

(Excuse me my english I'm learning)
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