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ELI5: Why does the US use "dry walls" to build its houses?

Why is this "building" method so prevalent in the US when it comes to houses? The US is ahead of global economy (in comparison with most of the world). 

Brick and mortar has shown to be a better result for a house in regards to structure throughout a house. 

I live in a 3rd world country and my house has double brick walls with a cavity and all houses are built like this. Using a drywall wouldn't be able to pass government regulations.

I feel the situation should be entirely reversed especially because of the hurricanes etc. in the US and poverty here.

[Edit: Sorry, I should have mentioned that I'm aware of the exterior not using dry walls as the structure would not hold up. My question originally comes from brick and mortar (cement) houses being built here for the poor (RDP houses in South Africa). The differences has been bothering me for a while as I feel it's quite a juxtaposition.]
gpt
Because wet walls are a mess...

But seriously folks, the standard technique of drywall (or sheetrock) over a wood frame makes for a sturdy, relatively inexpensive building that can be put up a lot faster than by laying brick. Decent bricklayers are expensive and slow, guys who can nail up sheetrock are cheap and fast.

And in earthquake country, your nice brick walls are a tomb-O-death waiting to happen. Here in California, you pretty much CAN'T build a house of unreinforced masonry, it would be illegal. Properly reinforcing masonry against earthquakes is even more expensive.