How did American English come to "drop" the letter U in various words (color, favorite, etc), while the British continued to spell words this way?

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There's always room for discussion but perhaps the topic Historically, why do Americans not use the vowel 'u' in words like 'colour' and 'behaviour'? in our FAQ located in the sidebar will answer your inquiry.