Does the American Caucasians still have a strong connections with their British roots?

Question

I think the Canadians still has that sort of feelings since Canada were the last former British Empire in North America.This is also why they were accepted as part of the British Commonwealth nations just like India,Pakistan,Singapore,Malay... and Australia. How about the people in the United States?I still believe they have many blood relatives in the UK or in the other regions of the European blocks that they haven't seen or met since half a century ago.Why the United States Of America were not listed as part of the Commonwealth nations?I'm very sorry to ask these questions since i don't know much about the history of North America.Hope you guys would mind to give some infos about these.For those who replied,thanks a lot:-))

Answer 1

The connection that the US historically has with the now UK is one of defiance. Ties with the UK were considered socially inappropriate even as political ties were being re-established.
The US defined its self as independent before separating from England, and became militarily and economically powerful early on. Being a commonwealth of the UK for more populated territories was "voluntary", and the Americans being so independent, the option was never necessary, nor was it politically wise.
Many modern Americans don't have the sense of historical respect for the pre-settlement days that former and current commonwealths have for a few reasons. Many Americans now have have blended ethnic backgrounds, or are 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation immigrants. We are varied, therefore our connections with our roots is varied. Also, our political respect is that of peers.
I hope that this has helped.

Answer 2

The United States and Canada's history started out similar but ended completely different. Canada's settlements were eventually occupied by the British and not simply "accepted as part of the Commonwealth." Great Britain attempted to occupy the colonies of the United States as well, but was unsuccessful. I am almost 30 years old and just found out in the last year I have British ancestry. So I think, the answer is no. People in the United States do not have the same connection with their British roots as Canadiens.

Answer 3

The United States became indepedent from Britain with a violent rebellion, whereas Canadian indepedence was slow and happened over many, many years. Americans sought independence from British rule in the late 1700's. When they achieved independence, many of those who were still loyal to the British crown (called "Loyalsts" - fancy that!) moved up north to what is now Canada. Although I wouldn't say that most Canadians consciously acknowledge their ties to Britain, it is a huge part of Canadian culture. The government still has a representative of the queen and she is also on Canadian money. Canada still had to get British permission to change its constitution until 1982 or something like that...

Answer 4

America's largest ethnic group of Caucasians is German.

Answer 5

maybe the picket-fence teeth thing