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Why do people call to United States "America"?
Q. It is clear that "America" is a continent..right? But why do people say "America" refering to United States? I don't understand because US is not the only country in this continent. Why? Please! don't rude or racist answer
Asked by My Is In The City By The Bay! - Thu Jul 17 22:27:04 2008 - Other - United States - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Because its officially the United States of America - America or the States for short. Hope this answered you Q.
Answered by Kara - Thu Jul 17 22:30:43 2008
Q. It is clear that "America" is a continent..right? But why do people say "America" refering to United States? I don't understand because US is not the only country in this continent. Why? Please! don't rude or racist answer
Asked by My Is In The City By The Bay! - Thu Jul 17 22:27:04 2008 - Other - United States - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Because its officially the United States of America - America or the States for short. Hope this answered you Q.
Answered by Kara - Thu Jul 17 22:30:43 2008
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
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
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
Why do some people get all upset and complain when you call the United States "America"?
Q. I mean the United States is the only country that calls ourselves America, we're "American" after all... Some people need to get with the program and stop nitpicking! Also, if someone says America they clearly mean the US. Canadians don't say "Hey I'm Canadian, I'm from America!" just because they live in a country in North America. See my point? A guy here on Yahoo asked the question "What's the best city in America?" and a girl went all crazy about how he shouldn't have used the word America. I see it all the time here on Yahoo and usually from people who are not from the US Canada was just an example, I could have used Mexico, Chile, Argentina..etc etc.. you get my point
Asked by Saran.auriettie - Sun Jul 25 13:56:02 2010 - Polls & Surveys - 8 Answers - Comments
A. sarah these people are always unhappy and have to complain about something.
Answered by Jerry S - Sun Jul 25 14:50:20 2010
Q. I mean the United States is the only country that calls ourselves America, we're "American" after all... Some people need to get with the program and stop nitpicking! Also, if someone says America they clearly mean the US. Canadians don't say "Hey I'm Canadian, I'm from America!" just because they live in a country in North America. See my point? A guy here on Yahoo asked the question "What's the best city in America?" and a girl went all crazy about how he shouldn't have used the word America. I see it all the time here on Yahoo and usually from people who are not from the US Canada was just an example, I could have used Mexico, Chile, Argentina..etc etc.. you get my point
Asked by Saran.auriettie - Sun Jul 25 13:56:02 2010 - Polls & Surveys - 8 Answers - Comments
A. sarah these people are always unhappy and have to complain about something.
Answered by Jerry S - Sun Jul 25 14:50:20 2010
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
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
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
Why do most people (particularly Caucasian (no racism intended)) call United States "America"?
Q. its obviously not America, since America is North America and South America
Asked by squirlkila - Wed Dec 30 14:54:27 2009 - Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers - Comments
Q. its obviously not America, since America is North America and South America
Asked by squirlkila - Wed Dec 30 14:54:27 2009 - Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers - Comments
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
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
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
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
Why do so many people equate "America" with "United States Government"?
Q. Aside from the obvious problem that the United States is not the only country in the Americas is the secondary problem that, even if you are talking about the land mass that is called the "United States" the two are still not the same. Government failing does not equate to the people failing. The United States Government going bankrupt does not equate to the people of the United States going bankrupt. Yet the way some people talk it is as though the world will end just because the government is in trouble. The government deserves to be in trouble! The government got itself deeply in debt - I however have no moral obligation to pay for the mistakes of the vermin who inhabit congress. I repudiate the national debt:
Asked by Ryan G - Sun Mar 1 14:04:45 2009 - Politics - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I asked the same question a few months back that why Iranian gov is equated with the Iranian people and that the Iranian people like the country of the United States and guess what? The necons kindly sent me a violation email and my question was trashed into eternal bliss;-P
Answered by Persianbabydoll - Sun Mar 1 14:14:57 2009
Q. Aside from the obvious problem that the United States is not the only country in the Americas is the secondary problem that, even if you are talking about the land mass that is called the "United States" the two are still not the same. Government failing does not equate to the people failing. The United States Government going bankrupt does not equate to the people of the United States going bankrupt. Yet the way some people talk it is as though the world will end just because the government is in trouble. The government deserves to be in trouble! The government got itself deeply in debt - I however have no moral obligation to pay for the mistakes of the vermin who inhabit congress. I repudiate the national debt:
Asked by Ryan G - Sun Mar 1 14:04:45 2009 - Politics - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I asked the same question a few months back that why Iranian gov is equated with the Iranian people and that the Iranian people like the country of the United States and guess what? The necons kindly sent me a violation email and my question was trashed into eternal bliss;-P
Answered by Persianbabydoll - Sun Mar 1 14:14:57 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
How did the civil war turn the US from the the United States "are" to the United States "is"?
Q. my history teacher played a film the other day on the civil war, and im looking for a quote from it or something like it, about how the civil war united the nation
Asked by - Tue May 24 21:49:48 2011 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Mistah NAB, it really was more from "these" United States to "the" United States". "These" United States is still considered by some to be the appropriate terminology. It was forced upon the Confederacy after the Appomatox surrender of General Lee to General Grant. Sort of a normal progression if you will. Every person killed in hostilities or as a result of hostilities or injured during hostilities were American. Sort of a shame that African American Confederate soldiers gain no notice; but, there you have it. All the best, Gerry
Answered by Gerry - Tue May 24 22:38:19 2011
Q. my history teacher played a film the other day on the civil war, and im looking for a quote from it or something like it, about how the civil war united the nation
Asked by - Tue May 24 21:49:48 2011 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Mistah NAB, it really was more from "these" United States to "the" United States". "These" United States is still considered by some to be the appropriate terminology. It was forced upon the Confederacy after the Appomatox surrender of General Lee to General Grant. Sort of a normal progression if you will. Every person killed in hostilities or as a result of hostilities or injured during hostilities were American. Sort of a shame that African American Confederate soldiers gain no notice; but, there you have it. All the best, Gerry
Answered by Gerry - Tue May 24 22:38:19 2011
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
Since the term united no longer applies to the "United States" what other names should be considered?
Q. Partisan politics and accusations of certain peoples and States not being "real" Americans stand to prove the term united is outdated and no longer applies The US has pitted class against class State against State the federal government against the State and race against race The United States --- is no more than a lose affiliation of waring tribal units of varying degree engaged in crime What should we consider calling them now since united is an outright lie?
Asked by Trout - Thu Aug 6 15:02:45 2009 - Politics - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I'll tell you what I think it is, there is a small minority of people here in the United States that just can't stand to see that we have voted a black person to be our president, period.They will stop at nothing to disrupt, or even sabotage his presidency. We the majority are letting this happen by not shouting back at these bigots. To me this is still the the greatest nation. So why are we letting a few take over our country?
Answered by the optimist - Thu Aug 6 15:19:54 2009
Q. Partisan politics and accusations of certain peoples and States not being "real" Americans stand to prove the term united is outdated and no longer applies The US has pitted class against class State against State the federal government against the State and race against race The United States --- is no more than a lose affiliation of waring tribal units of varying degree engaged in crime What should we consider calling them now since united is an outright lie?
Asked by Trout - Thu Aug 6 15:02:45 2009 - Politics - 6 Answers - Comments
A. I'll tell you what I think it is, there is a small minority of people here in the United States that just can't stand to see that we have voted a black person to be our president, period.They will stop at nothing to disrupt, or even sabotage his presidency. We the majority are letting this happen by not shouting back at these bigots. To me this is still the the greatest nation. So why are we letting a few take over our country?
Answered by the optimist - Thu Aug 6 15:19:54 2009
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