Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28

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  • In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new American democracy. Find out how the tax bill from the Seven Years' War fomented an uprising, how the Enlightenment influenced the Founding Fathers, and who were the winners and losers in this conflict. (hint: many of the people living in the Colonies ended up losers) The Revolution purportedly brought freedom and equality to the Thirteen Colonies, but they weren't equally distributed. Also, you'll learn about America's love affair with commemorative ceramics and what happens when rich white guys take the reins from rich white guys and put together a society of, by, and for rich white guys.
    Chapters:
    Introduction: The American Revolution 00:00
    Tensions Rising: The Stamp Act, Townsend Act, and Boston Massacre 0:52
    An Open Letter to Tea 2:25
    How Colonists Protested Unfair Taxation 3:10
    British Loyalists & Sympathizers 5:02
    Revolutionary Ideas: No Taxation 5:54
    All Men are Created Equal? 7:07
    The Enlightenment 7:58
    Changes After the American Revolution 9:16
    Credits 10:52
    Learn more about the American Revolution in these other Crash Course videos:
    Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution: Crash Course US History #6: • Taxes & Smuggling - Pr...
    Who Won the American Revolution?: Crash Course US History #7: • Who Won the American R...
    The American Revolution: Crash Course Black American History #8: • The American Revolutio...
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  • @angelquintana2639
    @angelquintana2639 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3509

    The Declaration of Independence is the greatest break up letter ever

    • @zlatko8051
      @zlatko8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I hereby declare subtly a crime.

    • @kimberlystratton7585
      @kimberlystratton7585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That comment is the best!!!! And for the winner?
      A cup of blended tea!

    • @miloskocic1759
      @miloskocic1759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm gonna leave you at 666th likes

    • @cameronmcdonald2023
      @cameronmcdonald2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You Said It

    • @SpaceCowboySlade
      @SpaceCowboySlade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The communist manifesto is even better

  • @archvermin
    @archvermin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    "Nothing challenges one's belief in equality quite like becoming rich and powerful"
    That's a great quote mate

  • @alexjames2416
    @alexjames2416 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4373

    England: flavour
    America: flavor
    England: colour
    America: color
    England: What are you doing?
    America: Getting rid of u

    • @nicomuench7625
      @nicomuench7625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I still se ur shadows in my room

    • @sheridynart7334
      @sheridynart7334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      This actually made me laugh

    • @sophiacai8157
      @sophiacai8157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      am I the only one who thinks this would make a great APH fanart?

    • @lystrata
      @lystrata 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *backs up*

    • @sandrac.8155
      @sandrac.8155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha! Nice

  • @swstayuptillfour2151
    @swstayuptillfour2151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3740

    please just write my essay

  • @treyspencer1659
    @treyspencer1659 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3986

    The British are just mad because we have one tea they don't
    Liber tea

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 8 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      The buying a gun and going on a rampage kind of liberty?

    • @artemisproductions814
      @artemisproductions814 8 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      The gun violence has actually gone down 40% over the last couple decades but mainstream media coverage of gun violence has gone up 500% in the same amount of time kind of liberty.

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Artemis Productions that's 'liberty' for you.

    • @artemisproductions814
      @artemisproductions814 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      ZolaMagic25 No I was merely restating the "liberty" part at the end of my sentence for ironical purposes or purpose of entertainment. In all actuality I was countering the popular ignorant narrative you were spreading that America is the worst when it comes to gun violence and that it's not a safe first world country to live in.

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Oh yes I didn't miss the irony. In fact I was doing the very same thing!
      It's tragic that in some people's eyes owning a gun can equate to liberty.
      Less people being murdered now? How civilised. Keep up the good work.

  • @marleyandmitchg4204
    @marleyandmitchg4204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    My AP World teacher loves you so much that he assigned us to watch 4 Crash Courses to remedy lost time due to snow days. Honestly, this is amazing. I was expecting 3 essays.

  • @LEGOMANIAC419
    @LEGOMANIAC419 8 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    'This was back when Congress did things, by the way. It was awesome.' Lol

  • @gennybaratta2460
    @gennybaratta2460 8 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by.

    • @maxinegearhart2010
      @maxinegearhart2010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Clover LovesHamilton
      Remember Despite our estrangement I'm your man
      You'll be back
      soon you'll see
      you'll remember you belong to me
      you'll be back
      time will tell
      you'll remember that I served you well
      oceans rise, empires fall
      we have seen each other through it all
      and when push, comes to shove
      I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love
      DADA DA DA DA A DADA DA DA DA DA DA DADA DA DA DA DADA DA DA DA DADA DA DA DA DA DADA DA DA DA DA DA

    • @supercatgirl1000
      @supercatgirl1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You'll be back
      Like Before,
      I will fight the fight and win the war
      For your love
      For your praise
      And I'll love you 'till my dying days
      When you're gone
      I'll go mad
      So don't throw away this thing we have
      'Cause when push
      Comes to shove
      I will... kill your friends and family
      To remind you of my love.
      DA DA DA DAT DAT DA DAT DAT DA DAYA DA DA DA DA DA DAYA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DAYA DA DA DA DA DA DA everybody DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DAYA DA DA DA DA DA DAYA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @zlatko8051
      @zlatko8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tomato Box Fairy British admiral Howe got troops on the water...

    • @meryemcifci4164
      @meryemcifci4164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      DA DA DA DAT DA DA DA DA DA DIE YA DA DA DA DA DAT DAT DIE YA DA

  • @humptydumpty47
    @humptydumpty47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    2:08 , gotta love how he says that It's the least massacre-y massacre of all time, but overlooks the fact that it literally started because people were throwing snowballs.

  • @Neroxx170
    @Neroxx170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +761

    The American Revolution or as it is also called The First Brexit.

    • @zlatko8051
      @zlatko8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oof

    • @kevinlittle9269
      @kevinlittle9269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      But this one actually happened.

    • @juibelly2318
      @juibelly2318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      well.. it's more a Amexit (lol)

    • @lucaaltmann9783
      @lucaaltmann9783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinlittle9269 its done buddy

    • @oskoreiaa11
      @oskoreiaa11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kevin Little this comment aged like milk

  • @thomaschung4051
    @thomaschung4051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Everything he said, I already knew because I played Assassin's Creed 3.

  • @AdaBug
    @AdaBug 8 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal"- I say along with John to the tune of The Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton

    • @TheBc99
      @TheBc99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      "I've been reading Common Sense by Thomas Payne"...

    • @gennybaratta2460
      @gennybaratta2460 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Some say i'm intense or i'm insane

    • @TheBc99
      @TheBc99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      so listen to my declaration! #fullcircle

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly the same thought process.

    • @kaynfcker
      @kaynfcker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I sang it in class when we watched this whoops

  • @Codiliabra
    @Codiliabra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +851

    The battle of Yorktown...1781.
    Monsieur Hamilton!

    • @raphaellemariea.catulin685
      @raphaellemariea.catulin685 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Monsieur Lafayette!

    • @Tamuz5536
      @Tamuz5536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +Raphaelle Catulin in command where you belong

    • @raphaellemariea.catulin685
      @raphaellemariea.catulin685 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +MAN U NYC How you say 'no sweat'!

    • @ckarchoffice
      @ckarchoffice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      so what happens if we win? I go back to France I bring freedom to my people if I'm given the chance...

    • @fionaadvincula
      @fionaadvincula 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'll see you on the other side

  • @cubemanXD
    @cubemanXD 11 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    In my history class in Canada, this is all my teacher played for us about the American revolution. John, even teachers think you are awesome.

  • @sarahnicholson9921
    @sarahnicholson9921 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1213

    "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal. But when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I'm a compel him to include women in the sequel"

    • @sands1432
      @sands1432 8 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      WORK

    • @garrettrouth7149
      @garrettrouth7149 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I have been listening to hamilton on repeat lol. this is an awesome comment

    • @Ian-bf4yk
      @Ian-bf4yk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +justalittletouchofstarquality I don't care about I just need to know more for my history test tomorrow

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      WORK!

    • @greywolfember5296
      @greywolfember5296 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG I just commented that and then I scroll down and see this

  • @felix.y
    @felix.y 8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    7:14 *starts singing to the tune of schuyler sisters*

  • @Artifying
    @Artifying 10 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I am literally boiling water to make tea with right now. I feel judged, John.

  • @skykid
    @skykid 8 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    For those who haven't figured it out, the reason people thought that democracy was anti-theistic was because Western religion up to that point was based around the notion that God and his creations were a monarchy, and that kings and emperors were part of that monarchical structure. Establishing a democratic society was like trying to overturn all of that.

  • @linhhoang1363
    @linhhoang1363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    "If you're going to base your new society on philosophy, you should try to found it on ideals that are as inclusive and humanistic as possible - because the people executing those ideas will never be ideal" - John Green
    Save here for later reference

  • @child9125
    @child9125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    ''All animals are created equal but some are created more equal than others'' - Oy vey

    • @brodiegirl95
      @brodiegirl95 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      No, Orwell.

    • @jinsang3d
      @jinsang3d 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Pippa Peep (Pippy) Anal?

    • @s.n2445
      @s.n2445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Animal Farm, George Orwell

    • @jinsang3d
      @jinsang3d 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saad Nizamani Anal Farm?

    • @s.n2445
      @s.n2445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Stone Blizzard The book's name is Animal Farm, written by George Orwell.

  • @BelleroseQC
    @BelleroseQC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Do not forget the Frenchmen like Lafayette and Rochambeau who fought for the freedom of the United States.

    • @DawnofIsai
      @DawnofIsai 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Respect for France. Can't hear the haters over out freedom

  • @caliaguilar4
    @caliaguilar4 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My AP World History teacher (who I don't like because he doesn't really teach) finally showed this video in class today, and I was so happy! It actually got kids to listen and I love using these videos to study. Thank you John Green!

  • @rpizzaspaghetti2718
    @rpizzaspaghetti2718 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's crazy how this video is 10 years old. I remember watching this back in middle school. Every good video

  • @boiniq
    @boiniq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i really like how in all of this channels videos they try to show every side of the story i love it keep the good work

  • @laticafoote9011
    @laticafoote9011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you these videos, they made the american and french revolution very interesting and at the same time extremely informative.. thanks again!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

  • @cderrah
    @cderrah 10 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    To say American slaves would have become free much sooner had the colonies been unable to succeed is a big "what if". If the British Empire had retained the colonies the Empire would have been more reliant on slave labor and perhaps less likely to abolish it in the 1820s.

    • @matthewlaurence3121
      @matthewlaurence3121 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I beg to differ there, but that is certainly arguable. There was William Wilberforce and other abolitionists with their own institutions in England and in Parliament that were working to abolish slavery and encourage others to think likewise, given that few in Britain depended on slaves for livelihood, which is principally why abolitionism was uncommon in the colonies and took time to gain prominence.

  • @antonypaulson5618
    @antonypaulson5618 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome ending statement. Loved it. The people executing the ideas are not always ideal :D

  • @li-23
    @li-23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    'It's time for the open letter'
    Me (a Brit): oh brill, the fun, mocking part of the show. Wonder what's the target today?
    'It's tea'
    Me:...tread very carefully John...

  • @anoriolko
    @anoriolko 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    John and team Crash Course: It would be great if you guys can do a more in depth episode on the relationships between the American & French Revolutions; how the philosophies, histories, politics, etc. are intertwined. For example; one interesting note I discovered from Jon Meacham's Art of Power is the importance of per-revolutionary France on Jefferson, Revolutionary America on Lafayette, and the writing of the Les Droits..

  • @Brachiostar
    @Brachiostar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    Who's here just to make Hamilton references

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep

    • @annieranai2198
      @annieranai2198 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      That depends. Who's asking?

    • @hollisb8902
      @hollisb8902 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Who's here just to make Hetalia references?

    • @Rain-cs3wp
      @Rain-cs3wp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Anna Lahr OUI OUI MONAMI I AM HERE OHONHONHON

    • @bellefrahm2025
      @bellefrahm2025 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's the only way I knew the famous line, "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal!"

  • @ronifirst8076
    @ronifirst8076 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    "This was back when congress actually did some thing"

  • @geeperscreep3rs
    @geeperscreep3rs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I caught so many references from Hamilton in this

    • @jadef8204
      @jadef8204 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME AKBKAHDN

    • @pixelatedtaylah6346
      @pixelatedtaylah6346 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      geecomics same

    • @orlywolf2885
      @orlywolf2885 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      In the comment section or in the actual video? If you were referring to the video, well, that would probably be because Hamilton is based off the American Revolution, AKA actual historical happenings.

    • @Thelightofhappiness
      @Thelightofhappiness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      You mean, you caught so many references from this in Hamilton ...

    • @amistry605
      @amistry605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's hamilton

  • @guadimarcos5631
    @guadimarcos5631 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely. I have to sit for a final exam tomorrow and this was really, REALLY summarized and helpful. Thank you!

  • @damesfordays892
    @damesfordays892 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    im procrastinating from watching crash course biology for my bio final tomorrow by watching crash course world history what even

  • @gachaduo9802
    @gachaduo9802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Me: *watching this video before a test*

  • @lolkialos
    @lolkialos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit for happiness, we offer these ideals we shouldn't settle for less..."

  • @ludicrus32
    @ludicrus32 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "This was back when congress did things, by the way, it was awesome." -best line in the whole series.

  • @courtnymcfarland
    @courtnymcfarland 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video covered exactly what I was teaching this week in class. I decided that after we had class discussion I was going to introduce them to the WONDERFUL word of Crash Course. We, later the same day, watched the Crash Course about photosynthesis. I think my students were very entertained by how much I laughed. One even commented, "Ms. M are you a nerd?" "Yes kid. Yes I am. Proud too, aren't you?!" I just wanted to say thanks, these are a great entertaining way to boost and give my kids great visuals. Thanks!

  • @nathannagle5926
    @nathannagle5926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this channel is awesome and its the only thing makes me exited about learning! THANK YOU CRASH COURSE

  • @chinamanandfriends
    @chinamanandfriends 8 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    "... meaning the government for, of and by the people was in fact for and by about 10-15% of the people."
    No change there.

    • @shahid55s52
      @shahid55s52 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Illuminati : Stay right where you are

    • @roelofwagner5054
      @roelofwagner5054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Patrick Martinez spelling

  • @remiwile7284
    @remiwile7284 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Ow, oh, that did not go well."
    I smirk every time!

  • @jennadecker2920
    @jennadecker2920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    GUYS HAMILTON WASN'T OUT WHEN THIS WAS MADE! THIS WAS MADE IN 2012, LOOK IN THE DESCRIPTION!

  • @priscillllla110
    @priscillllla110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was a life saver for me tonight along with many of the other videos on other nights, thank you!!

  • @AlejandroRamirezMayorga
    @AlejandroRamirezMayorga 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the last minute of the episode!

  • @adriannaditirro2169
    @adriannaditirro2169 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i wouldnt be able to get good grades in world history without this channel! Love it!

  • @hildaamelia9110
    @hildaamelia9110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I love my country. We may not be perfect, but I still think America is pretty awesome.

    • @otracamila196
      @otracamila196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      América isn't a country, perharps you mean US

    • @visorm6789
      @visorm6789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Otra Camila many europeans refer the United States as America

    • @myroyaldragon8563
      @myroyaldragon8563 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      America iz great....not americans(call me racist idc)

    • @mothothebe5974
      @mothothebe5974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      America is not a country, its a business.

    • @MrLeopardgekko
      @MrLeopardgekko 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BananaNik *You're

  • @sawyeroshea
    @sawyeroshea ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sequence it goes in is so good!!!!

  • @amitsingh4592
    @amitsingh4592 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Legends watching in 2023

  • @aster965
    @aster965 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Kinda odd, my great grandfather on my moms side fought for the Continental Army and my great grandfather on my dad's side fought for the Crown... guess I'm a mix breed 😂

    • @beastlyform6307
      @beastlyform6307 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So your dads side is the smart side

    • @Samio35
      @Samio35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mutt

  • @jolojolo4308
    @jolojolo4308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW!
    I´m from Germany and that video did surprise me:
    fast, understandable, in English, some good humor
    and damn never thought this high quality comes back from 2012.
    My bilingual history exam is saved!

  • @mrseaweed88
    @mrseaweed88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That laptop never gets old

  • @kellybyrne1782
    @kellybyrne1782 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    JOHN GREEN!! Thank you!! Homeschooling a High Schooler. Struggling to garner interest in History... until today!! We found you! My DD grabbed the computer from me and willingly started to watch and was laughing a lot! THANK YOU! I owe you one! Come to Morgan Hill California, I will buy you coffee and dinner :-D You have made my job much more enjoyable!

  • @vashrises5433
    @vashrises5433 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You should do a Crash Course series on Philosophy. I want cartoons to tell me about Sartre and Socrates!

    • @bmg3657
      @bmg3657 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed philosophy doesn't have many videos. I would like someone notable like him to inform the public about philosophy.(philosophy goes beyond sarte and Socrates)

  • @Michele8340
    @Michele8340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd love to hear about(if possible) the history of language, Irish revolution, Normandy & The Vikings, I think it would be really interesting!

  • @dominickukla
    @dominickukla 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos have THE BEST TH-cam discussions

  • @lokerich6356
    @lokerich6356 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think he just saved my history class. the way the story is getting to me is way better than any history class

  • @HyaenusDominae
    @HyaenusDominae 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I know we prefer to talk about world changing stuff on this channel, but a video about the Texas Revolution would be cool.

    • @ruona1andonly
      @ruona1andonly 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YESSSSSSSS

    • @johnhamann5861
      @johnhamann5861 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HyaenusDominae sorry but what is texas

  • @futuredoc17
    @futuredoc17 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    1.) To be fair, the Brits taxed themselves first at home and thought it was logical to tax the colonists considering the residing British army remained to protect them against conflicts. So it seemed reasonable in their view.
    2.) Boston Tea Party, yes the tea was cheaper, they got rid of all the other levied taxes except for tea, it was still cheap, but the British takeover of East India Co. for reasons to prevent bankruptcy made the colonists view it as monopolizing and thought the Brits could take over their industries as well. So the Brits thought they saved the tea co., and also repealed other taxes along with cheaper Tea, thinking it would lead to greater relations, but it was a big misunderstanding of two different ideologies and difference in way of thought.
    3.) The revolution wasn't only about taxes or had nothing to do with the war. The revolution was the minds of the colonists and creating their own identity. John Adams & Benjamin Rush state that the revolution is still striving today.

  • @jordaneellen392
    @jordaneellen392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its so wild. I can get stoned and watch you for hours. Thank you for being interesting

  • @jaz1756
    @jaz1756 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say “Bonsoir!” Tell the King Casse toi! Who’s the best? C’est moi! Yeah I did come here just to quote my favourite Hamilton line...

  • @NemosChannel
    @NemosChannel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I know the show has a time limit, but I'm a bit dissapointed that he didn't even mention the role France played in making the American Revolution possible. Considering his previous episode was on England vs. France, it would have fit in with the narrative quite nicely.

  • @mikkicarr5717
    @mikkicarr5717 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    But tea is delicious.... Much better than coffee. >o< Bluh!

    • @Abdessamad_Ajdar
      @Abdessamad_Ajdar 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      it sucks

    • @lorddio2572
      @lorddio2572 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abde Ssamad Ajdax
      ahmen

    • @lorddio2572
      @lorddio2572 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      but tea is not delicious thank you clearing that up for us real americans drink coffee

  • @jamesray9829
    @jamesray9829 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very helpful as you see I'm studying for an essay so it'll be easy to write now thanks for the information! =3

  • @hasanrinaldi9762
    @hasanrinaldi9762 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how this has a lot of facts while still making it a fun video to watch

  • @amielmorris2549
    @amielmorris2549 8 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Anyone now have Hamilton songs stuck in their heads? Nope just me? Ok

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me.

    • @LittleTed1000
      @LittleTed1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Amiel Morris
      You know, the weird thing with that musical is how its fans seem totally oblivious to the fact that that style of music isn't actually popular with most people.

    • @Keyz-pz5xy
      @Keyz-pz5xy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      L1ttleT3d ever look at billboard and music genre sales? Moron lol

    • @ArtsyCloud
      @ArtsyCloud 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amiel Morris me

    • @magdalinacanoy5125
      @magdalinacanoy5125 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amiel Morris youre not alone

  • @Ineeee
    @Ineeee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    "A civics lesson from a slaver, hey neighbor. Your debts are paid because you don't pay for labor"

    • @criiuxicorn3733
      @criiuxicorn3733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      "And keep ranting...we know who's reslly doing the planting..."

    • @dogaocalan6690
      @dogaocalan6690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lin manuel miranda

    • @joshuamancil5342
      @joshuamancil5342 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @David VazquezHe plays Alexander Hamilton in a play called "Hamilton" It's a dramatization of the story of the Revolution, from Alexander Hamilton's point of view.

  • @Mike2Gud
    @Mike2Gud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These vids are really useful, thx

  • @NicoleFlores-dc8ro
    @NicoleFlores-dc8ro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crash course is the absolute easiest source for knowledge

  • @WitheringWilly
    @WitheringWilly 9 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Sorry haters can't hear you over all this freedom

    • @dylanmorgan2752
      @dylanmorgan2752 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I wish I had the freedom to be shot at any time in a country filled with poverty and crime ridden ghettos and inner cities with higher death rates each day than entire countries in Europe do per year.

    • @beauberry6179
      @beauberry6179 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Dylan Morgan I know, right? Sweden used to be a great place. Now it's overrun by sand people.

    • @BelleroseQC
      @BelleroseQC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chilisnatch Vive la liberté ! ;)

    • @metalmaniac345
      @metalmaniac345 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dylan Morgan We hate you too bro. All in good time my man, soon all of europe will be engulfed with immigrants from muslim countries. Have fun with that Sharia law buddy, we'll be laughing our asses off over here.

    • @sirderpington7704
      @sirderpington7704 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *white rich men's freedom.

  • @aprilc8258
    @aprilc8258 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I become a teacher, I am so going to use your videos. They are often a lot more interesting than what I'm learning at University. Love your work!

  • @vayonan2995
    @vayonan2995 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS SO MUCH we have a test on this coming up!

  • @frankcaceres1621
    @frankcaceres1621 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last statement was really deep. I hope people appreciate John Green.

  • @couch_philosoph3325
    @couch_philosoph3325 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm a Swiss history student and i enjoy john's videos which provide a nice résumé about the whole topic. Neither being British nor being American, i view the American Revolution as mostly a chain of misunderstandings and ignorance on both sides (a bit more on the english side). The UK had it's own problems with George III, Premierminister North and it's thousand commitees (like Board of Trade); every Duke had to be included somehow, so naturally, there had to be some trouble. Always, when the colonist did something to show their disapproval (like Gaspee), the English implement a law that makes the colonist even angrier (priviledge of East India Company). Ignorance and misunderstandings paired with bad timing. If the UK had a better organisation and would have been more understanding, they could have worked it out (my opinion). To me it's like a family feud

  • @vanshika123456789
    @vanshika123456789 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Did anyone else sing "We hold these truth to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" in the voice of Angelica in the song The Schyluer Sisters?

  • @catgirlpaty
    @catgirlpaty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learn more from you in under 11 mins, than my teacher trying to teach us this during 2 hours.

  • @satya4886
    @satya4886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ending got me. As it always does.

  • @awesomemantroll1088
    @awesomemantroll1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    4:57
    Committees of Correspondence: "Drinking British tea is gay."
    American men: *gasp*

    • @awesomemantroll1088
      @awesomemantroll1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@captainbaronfluffy I'm making a comparison between ye olden days' use of a lack of traditional masculinity as an insult and today's. Kids today insult each other saying "you're gay" when the person is straight. The Committees of Correspondence claimed that a man being loyal to the British meant he lacked masculinity.

  • @Leldy22
    @Leldy22 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Congress did things? LIES

  • @emmanuelmateo-morales6808
    @emmanuelmateo-morales6808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:01
    Some of the most accurate doctor's information out there.

  • @ellas5118
    @ellas5118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn john really throwin shade on thought bubble at 4:17

  • @ayyahsaleh8997
    @ayyahsaleh8997 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    can you please do a world history about the mayans, Aztecs, and incas?
    btw love ur show. its an awesome study tool

  • @bjfargen
    @bjfargen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really loving the the world and US history series. So refreshing to get a more balanced view of US history that isn't so steeped in mythology and irrational patriotism. Though I'm real surprised that you don't have an episode on the English civil war and revolution, as it's probably the biggest influence on powers in america and is a precursor to the american revolution i.e. much of the powerful american elite who went on to start the US are of the same stock as those who over threw the English crown over 100 years previously. Plus you shouldn't miss out the story of the world's first Republican Democracy in a series on world history, even if it did only last a decade.

  • @TheMeowstachio
    @TheMeowstachio 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Around 9:30, John's words remind me A LOT of David Foster Wallace's "This is Water"...

  • @adventure9119
    @adventure9119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's gives such great pride to be watching this on Martin Lurther King Jr. Day!

  • @soumiabenrekia5796
    @soumiabenrekia5796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have an exam in US civilization tomorrow, this was helpful thank you John

  • @orangefanta6567
    @orangefanta6567 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    OK is it just me, or did Paul Revere bear a resemblance to Jack Black?

  • @omaegaa
    @omaegaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for helping me study! 📚 📖

  • @KirstenDrabinGray
    @KirstenDrabinGray 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for NOT telling the story of the revolution. Also, yay for no quirky facts. I loved the Venn Diagram of the war vs. the internal revolution. Thanks for being awesome!

  • @xXxTheNerdyOnexXx
    @xXxTheNerdyOnexXx 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, John Green, for making studying for my midterms a hell of a lot easier.

  • @richarddunton6092
    @richarddunton6092 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love you John Green. But I must insist:
    1. Mountain Dew is poison.
    2. Stephen Colbert wants his eagle back.
    Keep up the great videos.

  • @ogfamily4074
    @ogfamily4074 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!! I needed this video. U forgot to study for my history test!!! This was so helpful!

    • @ogfamily4074
      @ogfamily4074 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I ment I forgot to study not u.

  • @fortnitefrever
    @fortnitefrever 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank U so much Mr
    Green!

  • @jessicamanning356
    @jessicamanning356 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    [ELIZA/ANGELICA/PEGGY]
    “We hold these truths to be self-evident
    That all men are created equal”
    [ANGELICA]
    And when I meet Thomas Jefferson
    [COMPANY]
    Unh!
    [ANGELICA]
    I’m ‘a compel him to include women in the sequel!
    [WOMEN]
    Work!

  • @joyzhao3175
    @joyzhao3175 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this video - it is really detailed, informative and organized :))

  • @soficagiao8079
    @soficagiao8079 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and the way I can understand the history so easy because you know how teach.! kisses

  • @forschooluseonly7697
    @forschooluseonly7697 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I’m learning right now.

  • @truthsavior8230
    @truthsavior8230 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fun fact: The South was more loyal to England than the North.
    If England won the war, I doubt they would have banned slavery at the time they actually did. It would have made more profit for them. The south made huge profits from slavery, and one of their main customers were the British empire. The British Empire even supported the Confederacy during the American civil war.

  • @Sxdgefield
    @Sxdgefield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John:Life, Liberty
    Me:And the Pursuit of Happiness! We fought for these ideals, now we shouldn't settle for less!

  • @joshvalentin1534
    @joshvalentin1534 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kinda really awesome knowing one of my favorite authors is also basically my history teacher...