Why Isn’t English the Official Language of America?

around the world While most countries have an official language Did you know that it’s the opposite in the United States?

The reasons behind it, It’s quite interesting and also logical.

The absence of an official language is based on the ideals of its founders.

worldwide Approximately 180 countries have an official language and in more than 100 of these countries, more than one language is recognized.

Official languages ​​are to create a universal means of communication in the administrations of countries, to more easily define issues such as laws and rights is accepted. It can also be used as a tool to promote national unity and preserve cultural identity.

However, while the United States was founded in the 18th century ideals such as individual freedom and equality was in the foreground.

Although English emerged as the dominant language in the American colonies throughout the 1700s, a significant portion of the population still German, Dutch, French, which they brought from their homeland, He spoke languages ​​such as Swedish and Italian.

As a multicultural country of immigrants, choosing one language over another was seen as unfair.

In 1780, John Adams declared that English was America’s suggested to the Continental Congress that it should be an official language However, this proposal was considered “undemocratic and a threat to individual freedom”.

According to an urban legend, Congress He came very close to accepting German but it did not pass due to a single vote by the first U.S. Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg. However, it should not be forgotten that the story is legendary.

Although the United States does not recognize languages ​​at the federal level 32 of 50 states and all five US territories recognized English as the official language at the local level.

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