WHY AMERICA IS NOT UNITED STATES

Описание: It is America VS United States. Why do people from Brazil, Mexico, and other countries get frustrated when the United States is called “America”?

In this video, we uncover the real historical, linguistic, and geopolitical reason behind one of the most controversial names in the modern world. The truth goes back over 500 years to a German mapmaker, a misunderstood explorer, and a naming decision that still divides continents today.

You’ll discover:

Who actually named America, and why

Why “America” originally meant an entire continent

How the United States came to claim the name over time

Why Latin Americans reject the term “American” for one country

How geography education differs around the world

Why language shapes identity, power, and global perception

This isn’t just about words.
It’s about history, identity, and cultural respect.

By the end of this video, you’ll never think about the word America the same way again.

This video is part of the playlist History Behind Nations and Continents, where we break down the hidden history behind nations, continents, and borders.

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