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Colonized by Europeans from the 16th century onwards, thirteen of the British-ruled colonies on the eastern coast [[Start My Own|declared independence in 1776 and combined to form their own country]]. The new nation then [[Manifest Destiny|expanded westwards]] (to the unhappiness of the previous native population that it came into conflict with), acquiring land from France, Britain (not Canada), Mexico, and Russia, annexing the Kingdom of Hawaii, and small territory gains from military conflicts with Spain (now Cuba) and Japan.

Over the course of the late 19th century to the present, the United States became a superpower and is now technically the most powerful country on the ~~planet—it~~ is technologically advanced and possesses a huge industrial base, a colossal military, and immense financial wealth. It is the largest exporter of modern media, its products being seen the world over.

Over the course of the late 19th century to the present, the United States became a superpower and is now{{when}} technically the most powerful country on the planet{{verify}}—it is technologically advanced and possesses a huge industrial base, a colossal military, and immense financial wealth. It is the largest exporter of modern media, its products being seen the world over.

The country's government consists of three branches, with the head of one of these (the executive branch) being commonly viewed as a main political leader: the [[The Presidents|elected President]] of the United States, currently [[Joe Biden]].