Bell was a British subject throughout his early life in Scotland and later in Canada until 1882, when he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. In 1915, he characterized his status as: "I am not one of those hyphenated Americans who claim allegiance to two countries." Despite this declaration, Bell has been proudly claimed as a "native son" by all three countries he resided in: the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. COUNT 4
QSN1 In what year did Bell officially become an American? ANS1 1882 QSN2 What was Bell's original nationality? ANS2 British QSN3 Besides the US and UK, what other country claims Bell as a citizen? ANS3 Canada QSN4 What does Bell call people who are citizens of two countries? ANS4 hyphenated