The Colorful History of Color: American vs British English Spelling

The video explores the differences between American and British English, tracing their origins back to 18th-century Britain. It highlights how spelling was not standardized until Samuel Johnson's dictionary in 1755. Later, Noah Webster introduced changes to American English, such as simplifying spellings, to distinguish it from British English.

In what year did Samuel Johnson publish his famous dictionary?

Why did Noah Webster decide to drop the 'u' from the word 'color'?