American spellings were differentiated from British spellings primarily because of U.S. desires for an independent identity.

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During the early years of American independence, there was a growing desire for the new nation to have its own distinctive identity separate from Britain. This desire extended to language and spelling, which is why certain spellings were changed or simplified in American English.

American Spellings Were Differentiated from British Spellings Primarily Because of U.S