Why is America so rich? Isn't it colonized?

First of all, being colonized does not necessarily lead to poverty in a country or region. Hongkong was colonized, Taiwan Province Province was colonized by Holland and Japan, and Korea was colonized. Now these places are the richest countries or regions in Asia and the richest regions in the world. Russia has never been colonized, and Ethiopia is the only country in African history that has not been colonized (only occupied by Italy for a while during World War II), but now both countries are not rich, especially the latter is a famous poor country. So whether it is colonized or not has nothing to do with whether the country is rich or not.

Secondly, correct "JoyXR" on the second floor. He said that "American colonial rule was given to indigenous Indians" and "100 immigrants and Britain were not oppressed", which was obviously wrong. Middle school history books have written that local white Americans oppose British taxation. At that time, Britain blackmailed the North American colonies and used colonial resources to meet the needs of Britain, which caused local whites to resist and led to the independence of thirteen North American States.

Finally, I think there are several reasons why the United States is rich: First, the geographical environment is unique. The two oceans are natural barriers and are not easy to be invaded by foreign enemies on a large scale; There is no threat from any powerful country around; Rich in natural resources; Second, the democratic system left by Britain to the United States was carried forward by the founding fathers of the United States. Moreover, as an immigrant country, all kinds of people and ideas can exist and develop in the United States, and the society is relatively tolerant, which makes this country truly implement the spirit of democracy and freedom, and the whole society is full of vitality and creativity, which makes this country lead the world in science and technology.