[Idiom] BAG OF CHIPS OR PACK OF CRISPS? Difference?

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I've read this from time to time but I don't really know what is its actual meaning. Please could you clarify this for me?
 
BrE - a packet of crisps

AmE - a bag of chips

The above are thin slices of potato deep-fried. Like these:

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BrE - chips

AmE - fries

Those are deep-fried potato sticks, like these:

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