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1873–1879
The American Cyclopaedia · Revised edition
MVP seed record for the American Cyclopaedia United States article. It is included to test historical comparison against later Americana and Britannica records.
1910–1911
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
UNITED STATES, THE, the short title usually given to the great federal republic which had its origin in the revolt of the British colonies in North America, when, in the Declaration of Independence, they described themselves as " The Thirteen United States of America." Officially the name is " The United States of America," but " The United States " (used as a singular and not a plural) has become accepted as the name of the country; and pre-eminent usage has now made its citizens " Americans," in distinction from …
1920
The Encyclopedia Americana · 1920 edition
MVP seed record for the Americana 1920 United States article. This article will eventually be one of the best comparison tests because an American encyclopedia has different emphasis than British sources.