United States of America
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'''The United States of America''' (abbreviated '''USA''') (also known as '''US of A''' or '''Amerika''') is a continent in the [[North America|western hemisphere]]. The current leader is George Dubya Bush. | '''The United States of America''' (abbreviated '''USA''') (also known as '''US of A''' or '''Amerika''') is a continent in the [[North America|western hemisphere]]. The current leader is George Dubya Bush. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| - | The US of A was founded on July 4, 1776 by George Washington. In honor of his triumph, the capital city was named after him. | + | America was "discovered" by Europeans in the early 1340s. In the 1700s, America separated from England. The US of A was founded on [[July]] 4, 1776 by George Washington. In honor of his triumph, the capital city was named after him. To celebrate their triumph, they invaded [[Eastern Canada|Canada]] in 1812. |
[[Category: United States of America]] | [[Category: United States of America]] | ||
Revision as of 03:17, 18 September 2008
The United States of America (abbreviated USA) (also known as US of A or Amerika) is a continent in the western hemisphere. The current leader is George Dubya Bush.
History
America was "discovered" by Europeans in the early 1340s. In the 1700s, America separated from England. The US of A was founded on July 4, 1776 by George Washington. In honor of his triumph, the capital city was named after him. To celebrate their triumph, they invaded Canada in 1812.
