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The country they directly immigrated from. You argument would make more sense if the 13 colonies were made of native North Americans.
by Bayart 5y ago
The country they directly immigrated from. You argument would make more sense if the 13 colonies were made of native North Americans.
- oddx 5y agoBetter example in this context is Singapore.
- alangibson 5y ago> The country they directly immigrated from. Less than 10% of Americans claim English ancestry. There were later waves that dwarfed English immigration.
- Bayart 5y agoFirst of all I was referring to the American war of independence era. Second, as I understand it English or British ancestry is very under-reported in the US due to it being the default and people focus on more exotic, original origins.