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[–] idunnome [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Actually, I believe we can blame the British Empire for that.

The US only took it to the next level.

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[–] Pawn 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

It would not be as nearly as popular as it is now without the US leading the charge.

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[–] idunnome [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Perhaps. I take the preferred dialect into consideration. The only country I know of outside the US that teaches American English is The Philippines. Everyone else learns The Queen's English.

Perhaps you are aware of other nations that I am not considering?