Why do British Muslims often seem more outwardly religious and organized than American Muslims?

Assalamu alaykum - I’ve been thinking about differences I noticed between Muslim communities in the US and the UK and wanted to share some observations and ask if anyone else sees this too. In the US I’ve noticed two pretty common patterns. One group is recent migrants whose parents came from poorer countries; they often live in ethnic neighborhoods (like parts of Dearborn) and keep a lot of their cultural traditions. The other group is second-generation Muslims who have mostly blended into American culture and treat religion more like something casual they do on the side. From my view, American Muslims don’t get much visibility, influence, or a unified sense of purpose - it feels like either newly arrived people who are focused on making a living, or younger generations who are very assimilated and sometimes involved in haram activities. When I visited the UK, the picture looked a bit different. I saw many recent arrivals working as drivers or in small shops, which makes sense because they’re trying to earn a living. But the second generation seemed to adopt enough western culture to fit in without abandoning their faith. Lots of British Muslims I met spoke perfect English with a British accent, yet still openly practised and represented Islam. There are podcasts and community groups addressing everyday Muslim issues, and organized efforts to stand up against far-right groups. It’s interesting because the makeup of the communities is different: in the US there’s a wide mix - Arabs, Persians, Turks, Bengalis, Pakistanis, African Americans, Somalis, and more. In the UK a large portion are from Pakistan (including Kashmir), plus Somalis and other groups. Maybe that demographic mix, different immigration histories, and how communities formed over time affect how visible and organized Muslim life is. I’m not sure exactly why the UK communities seem to strike that balance between being Western and Islamic, but it feels real. Curious to hear others’ experiences or thoughts - is it about history, community institutions, politics, or something else?