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The **United States of America** or **USA/US** is one the largest and
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most populous [states](List_of_States "wikilink") in the world, which
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also possesses the most power and wealth, acting as a modern [global
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empire](Imperialism "wikilink").
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## History
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The USA was born in the fires during the [American
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Revolution](American_Revolution "wikilink"), as wealthy
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[landlords](Landlord "wikilink") and [slaveowners](Slavery "wikilink")
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forged their own nation-state away from the [British
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Empire](British_Empire "wikilink"). Progressive forces for wealth and
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land reform were rapidly put down, and neighbouring indigenous nations
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were conquered in a slow process of manipulation, war and genocide. |