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Michael Ocana's avatar

I mean the UK simply conquered its neighbours in situ.... so I guess that's cooler.

Irish don't seem super thrilled about it, even today.

America integrated your displaced demographic, lol.

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Sathanas Juggernaut's avatar

Lol yes maybe, but after years of living alongside "the natives" the British conquers couldn't help but assimilate various customs along the way - I think Indian and Caribbean food is the best example.

The "natives" also (not always, but often) adopted the ways of the British, such as Christianity, individualistic philosophy and smaller things such as naming conventions.

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Michael Ocana's avatar

Valid.

I wouldn't say the French have done a better job of assimilation... would you?

Or the Russians/Soviets.... maybe a more pointed example of failed assimilation.

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