Like most colonies in the New World, English was brought to the United States, Canada, and Caribbean by English settlers. Interestingly though the very first English to be spoken in the New World would have been pilgrims who were seeking religious freedom from England. One of the main reasons English is such a powerful language is due to the vast reach of the English Empire, which at it's prime covered 1/5 of the world. Spain did the same thing and colonized what is now known as Latin America. The difference between Mexican and Spain Spanish is in my opinion the same as the difference between American and British English. For example, "computadora" vs "ordenador" and "semi-truck" vs "lorry."

Jamestown, Virginia, 1607, was the first permanent British settlement in North America. This was the beginning of the spread of English throughout the British Empire. The Pilgrims came in 1620.

Jerry, You're right, that was a mistake by me. That was a little conceited by me. I'm sorry, I apologize.

Why would you try and school me on my own language and culture? That's hubris. There's book learning and then there's real life. Never in my life have I heard anyone use term Pilgrim Fathers. Where in the U.S. Were you born and raised.

I'm quite aware that the term exists. We don't use it.