The US didn't think of itself as a country until after the civil war. Even once the Federal government took power, individuals aligned more with their state tha

The US didn't think of itself as a country until after the civil war. Even once the Federal government took power, individuals aligned more with their state than their State. As to the EU having a military? They're getting there with the US finally starting to get tired of defending the region with little respect. https://www.wikitribune.com/story/2017/11/15/european_union/eu-to-increase-its-defense-budget-as-23-member-states-sign-a-commitment/20544/ https://www.wikitribune.com/story/2017/11/15/european_union/...