How American English became its own language: 10 historical twists

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/How-American-English-became-its-own-language-10-historical-twists If George Washington walked into an average office tomorrow, how many words do you think he’d struggle to understand? Would he be confused by a modern American accent? Ever since the first settlers arrived in North America, British and American English started growing apart. Now, the language that was forged in the US carries traces of its history. In this article, we’ll explore 10 of those modifications.