American refers to a nationality, or anyone with American citizenship. Why have people here argued that only whites are true Americans. Can you defend this claim with legal evidence? na·tion (nā'shən) Pronunciation Key  n.   A people who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language; a nationality: Legal is not necesarilly legitim ;)  Legal is only what suits the ones in power...    I believe in  jus sanginis  not in  jus solis