What is the main reason for the differences in spelling between British and American English?
British English Vs American English Spelling

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Can you provide examples of words that have the 'OU' ending in British English and 'OR' in American English?
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How does the spelling of 'theatre' differ between British and American English?
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What is the British English spelling of 'color'?
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Explain the pattern of words that drop the 'E' in American English compared to British English.
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What are some examples of words that change from 'CE' in British English to 'SE' in American English?
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How is the word 'neighbor' spelled differently in British and American English?
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