why do americans fell so close to the britins as long as most of the euro emigrants were from Germ & Irleand?

Answer 1

There are several reasons why Americans are close to the British. For one thing, many white Americans share a common heritage with the British. We share the same language. We are culturally quite similar, and will watch each other's TV shows and movies with complete understanding.

However, I think the biggest reason why Americans like the British (and vice versa) is that the British genuinely like Americans. British people generally find Americans interesting and are fascinated by the Old West and the New Hollywood. Like any normal person, an American will respond favorably to genuine interest, which is what makes Americans like the British.

It also helps that the British and Americans always stand side-by-side in the event of some calamity or war. If you asked British citizens which country would be most likely to assist England in the event of an attack, the large majority would say "America." The converse is equally true: Most Americans would name the UK as the country most likely to help the US if the US was attacked.

Answer 2

Early immigration to North America, especially where the US is located was primarily a phenomena of English settlers. Obviously, up until 1776, we were a Colony. Even with the Revolution, many English settlers continued in, and most of the commercial ties remained with England. This remained so for a long time. Also, many of the British politicians, who were thinking in terms of democracy were quite sympathetic and supportive of the US, viewing it as a stepchild.

During WWI, there were indeed a strong contingent of Germans that demonstrated for either neutrality or pro-German stances. This ceased thanks in large part to the incredibly inept foriegn policy of Imperial Germany in terms of unrestricted Uboat warfare, with the most notorious sinking being the Lusitania, but that was by no means the only sinking/loss of US life, and the infamous Zimmerman letter proposing that Mexico attack the US in order to regain posessions.

That pretty much did in pro German sympathy. WWII did not help in that regards either, especially the holocaust, and a few POW massacres such as Malmady...

Also, Irish and German immigration took place much later historically, well after the US had identified itself strongly with Great Britain

Answer 3

The Britains were the ones that fought the war of independance and removed themselves from America. The upserge in British attention could be their agreement with going to war for America.

Answer 4

You have to know the history of the country. German and Irish immigration came after the founding of the country.

Answer 5

Mother land. I guess

Answer 6

I have no idea what you are asking or what you mean.

Answer 7

Must be the language. Oh.....!