American English

American English (AmE) is the form of the English language used mostly in the United States of America. It is the primary language used in the United States. As of 2005, more than two-thirds of native speakers of English use various forms of American English. American English is also sometimes called United States English or U.S. English.

History

English was inherited from British colonization. The first wave of English-speaking immigrants was settled in North America in the 17th century. In that century, there were also speakers in North America of the Dutch, French, German, myriad Native American, Spanish, Swedish, Scots, Welsh, Irish, Scottish gaelic and Finnish languages.

Related Topics:
British colonization - 17th century - Dutch - French - German - Native American - Spanish - Swedish - Scots - Welsh - Irish - Scottish gaelic - Finnish

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