Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the game of checkers called in England?"
“Checkers” is the American name of the game known as Draughts in England, Dams in Scotland, and Dames in France. The name "Checkers" is an obvious reference to the pattern of the board, a typical but not universal feature of the game family. "Draughts" refers to fact the game pieces are "draught" (drawn or dragged) across the board. The name derives from the verb to draw or to move. It is very likely that Draughts was derived from Alquerque in medieval Europe.