History of Oceania

Why does the US not belong to Commonwealth of Nations?

The United States is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations because it was never a colony or territory of the British Empire. The Commonwealth is primarily made up of former British colonies and territories that either gained independence from the UK or chose to remain under its sovereignty. The US, on the other hand, gained its independence from the UK through the American Revolution in 1783 and has maintained its sovereignty since then.