European Reacts: The American Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)
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Your reactions are so genuine. “Liberty or Death: Boston Tea Party” with Rob Lowe recently came out and this historic event is what sparked The American Revolution. So inspiring - just 4 episodes - you should watch it.
Book recommendation: John Adams
by David McCullough (must-read for anyone interested about The American Revolution).
It's very cool to hear your fascination with our history and the admiration you have for our ancestors and founders. I have the great privilege to have been born and raised right in the middle of all this history and these stories have run through my veins all my life. I have visited many, many of these historic sites, including those built as stand-ins for the real sites and the only monument to a leg. I look forward to Volume 2.
I love your channel. Great work and keep up the good work. Hello from Idaho!
I'm so glad you enjoyed "Oversimplified." Absolutely, you should keep going. Here's another suggestion, if interested. American Civil War - Oversimplified Part 1&2)"👍✌️
The fact they melted down the statue of king George and turned it into ammunition to fight is the most badass thing you could do.
It's also the most American thing that I can think of!
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It's the definition of "Sending Message" in this way it's through velocity
I’m frankly surprised that statue stayed as long as it did, the Americans were already melting down everything they could find
All of the "Founding Fathers" were vital and had their part. All of them had flaws. But to create the first non-theist, non-hereditary, non-king, democracy, was world changing. Was it perfect? No. But you have to start. And start they did.
It was written from Biblical beliefs in God but that's been removed from every public school go look at your money in God we trust all kids except at Christian schools are being told false history it's horrible and as a military veteran it is destroying our country
Yet sadly we are perhaps less than a year from endng it.
They also participated in slave ownership 😬
@MomCatMeows everyone did. We actually fought a bloody war to end it forever. Did you?
And everyone “royal” is inbred history was awful but people still need to wake up and understand
Washington is on the dollar Benjamin is on the 100. That's where the phrase "stacking Benjamins" comes from.
The best possible quote that came from the revolution is "no taxation without representation!"
DC has entered the chat.
You definitely need to watch part 2 AND the Civil War. I love seeing Europe’s perspective on American history.
I want to see him do Prohibition, then the Napoleonic Wars (the ones where as a European he'd be MOST and LEAST going into blindly.)
The most important thing Washington did was quit after two terms, sending the wise message that presidents are not kings.
I'd say Washington and Lincoln are 1&2. Washington set the standard for what the Presidency was to be. Limited in power, limited in duration. He kept the US from sliding into a monarchy, which was the standard form of governance at the time.
Lincoln preserved that government through the greatest challenge it had ever faced, and pushed us to become what we aspired to in the founding documents.
I give top spot to Washington, because without his guidance there would have been no country for Lincoln to preserve.
But no doubt this nation was blessed with two of the greatest leaders in history.
I honestly think this is part of why we're a little different in Massachusetts. We don't just read about this in books - the places where this happened are in our backyards. We hear about them from the moment we start school, and we tour them when we're young as well. The past is alive to us; towns that have had significant historic events have little museums, tours, volunteer docents, and local historic societies that actually have the power to require that even newer buildings have to be somewhat consistent with the historic nature of the town.
I agree that Washington is the most important American. When the war with GB ended, he retired from the military. This is extremely important because it showed he didn't want to seize power by force, which seems to be the norm in history. He was famously non-partisan, and spoke against factionalism when the country started getting divided by political parties. He retired from office after 2 terms, despite nothing really stopping him from being president for life. Looking at history, it seems crazy to get a guy that's such an outlier.
He wished to serve without a salary. Also, preferred the title "Mr. President" over more majestic names proposed by the Senate, including "His Excellency" and "His Highness the President". He regularly talked with department heads to get their advice. He tolerated opposing views, despite fears that a democratic system would lead to political violence, and he conducted a smooth transition of power to his successor. Washington served as the commanding general for 17 months until his death.
"Doctor, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go." -the original John McClain.
Abraham Lincoln was far more important to the country than Washington. Washington helped lead the Country on its footing while Lincoln remade the country into a real and functioning society.
Abraham answered the questions Washington couldn't or would not.
@@talan123Gross history revisionism. Sounds like you're the type who'd subscribe to the debunked "1619 Project" stuff.
no it was either Roosevelt or Abraham Lincoln
Nice try, but no LOL. That's like saying Lebron is better than Jordan.@@talan123
Oversimplified is easily one of the best channels on youtube
The videos are a bit oversimplified, but they are short and sweet and get to the heart of the matter very quickly... To fully understand history requires a much longer and more thorough video...
I mean they are a bit oversimplified cause the channel is called oversimplified lol. @@ronclark9724
@@ronclark9724Oversimplified's videos are oversimplified you say? 😮
Oversimplified is trash
Sure; that is, if you like your "history" pre-packaged, easy to digest, and politically slanted.
One thing that made the Stamp Act a really bad idea was that all legal documents had to be stamped. This hit lawyers in their wallets, and radicalized a lot of them.
Is that why it's all so flowery? The more you know
Yes, this all happened in recent history compared to the Eastern hemispheres. But that doesn't diminish the importance of the "shot heard round the world" which started the quest for freedom elsewhere along with a decrease of British domination world wide. In addition, the success of the revolution gave rise to the "gun worship" that still influences so much of US culture. I also admire Over Simplified videos; they are very informative and surprisingly accurate.
Fun fact, that paper stamp tax from the beginning, when applied to a deck of cards, would only stamp the Ace of Spades. Some people tried to get around it by a deck with that one card removed. But since most card games require that card, this meant the deck was basically useless.
Because of this, a common way for Americans to call someone stupid is to say 'They are not playing with a full deck.'.
George Washington was offered the opportunity to be King and turned it down. I wouldn’t say he was the most important person in American history, but I don’t know how many politicians in World history would have had the character to say no to such an offer.
Turning down the offer to be King is pretty incredible, but my personal favorite George Washington story is how he defeated a military coup against Congress... by putting on his glasses.
There’s been about three people in history to do what Washington did. Lycurgus, Lucius Brutus, and Washington. The other two are so old they are semi-mythical. America would be a kingdom without him
What has made the United States the great nation it is, it was built by the most independent forward thinking people from all over the world. These men and women were thinkers and doers which started a country of like minded people. I am so very thankful for their struggles.
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Actually the Constitution written from the Bible and every college even Harvard were Christian secular non Christian teachers always leave God out hello our money says in God we trust
Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln got rid of slavery
@@Majorpain32677checks out on google “the Bible itself was also a very strong, direct influence on founding-era Americans who drafted & ratified the constitution” not written from the Bible but heavily influenced by it
I enjoy it when non-Americans learn about our history. I only wish more Americans knew it as well. There are some fascinating stories even though the time-line is very short compared to some countries. The OverSimplified account of the Civil War is pretty good, even though a lot has to be left out. I think the one about prohibition is very good. There are a lot of different characters' stories that I think you'd find interesting, especially about the early pioneers and frontiersmen as America expanded west. Thanks.
Not only should you react to part 2, but to any or all of Over Simplified videos. They are all amazing. Just pick a title!
As a European he'd love the Napoleonic Wars, and be the most "going in blindly" if he does Prohibition
I really like the WW2 and Three Kingdom ones.
Consider valley forge --where they had insufficient food and not enough clothes to fight the bitter cold. Many of the men had achieved their promised registration line it had been a year and they could go home. Washington knew if they did all hope would be lost and based on his compelling character and the way that he inspired the men he held that army together and they stayed for him. Men will only stay and fight for a man that they respect utterly. And it was the gravitas of Washington's impeccable character that held those men loyalty to push through the bitter cold and make it through the winter. Ready to fight another day. He was an amazing man and today most young people hold him in open scorn. They don't who he was or how important he was. He was the obvious choice for first president and he only agreed to work for two terms even though there were no term limitations the citizens wanted to make him King and he refused wisely. He gave a very inspiring goodbye address Got on his horse and rode home... No escort. Setting the example for future presidents.
So well put. It's no wonder respect in general, and knowledge of history generally in the US is so poor.
King George said that if Washington did return to private life (defying world in this respect for great generals), he would "be the greatest man in the world.
As bad as Valley Forge was one thing that is not taught in schools is that at least part of the reason was that the government refused to give the army money for supplies and the people didn’t want to just give the army their own food and what they had produced for sale to make money for their families. This combination led to a lot of people’s needless suffering both in the troops and the people who lost what they had to pillaging buy hungry troops.
It's not that most young people hold him in scorn for no reason, it's that the scales have shifted towards his lack of anti-slavery anything weighs more heavily on him with them than it does with older folks.
Their scorn has nothing to do with slavery. It is a manifestation of crowd behavior and the wish to belong. It is also a manifestation of scapegoating. There is the thrill of rushing with the crowd to burn down the house of the ugly old lady at the edge of town who everyone casts spells or the rampages that attacked Jews during a few f the Crusades, or the desperate search for homosexuals who were "undermining " the country@@efulmer8675
To be fair, the American theatre of the seven years war (referred to in American history as the French and Indian war, but really a global conflict between the great powers all over the world) was a small portion of an enormous conflict, and pretending that the American theatre was the source of the financial burden was ridiculous.
George Washington, most important American ever, and nearly impeccable by almost ALL contemporary accounts. A genuinely noble personage.
True. They all had foibles and peccadillos, not to mention that slave-owning was part of the status culture of the time (even influential, free, black families would own slaves).
My personal preference for the most influential founder would be Thomas Jefferson, personally (though I take after Benjamin Franklin, far more). John Addams is also a good candidate. Hamilton, too.
Washington and Jefferson made it to the mountain, Mt Rushmore (formerly Six Grandfathers Mountain, from the Sioux). Lincoln was far later, but was essential in the survival of the country during the US Civil War, so he also made the cut. And Teddy Roosevelt was the most popular president, ever, fresh in mind when they were carving that big mountain relief.
Those are the typical candidates for "Most Influential."
I put Benjamin Franklin right up there with Washington.
@@sirraf23 The only non president on a bill, and they gave him the $100.
Alexander Hamilton is on the $10, and he wasn't president. And long ago there was a $5000 bill featuring Salmon P. Chase.
@@user-mg5mv2tn8q Oh, yeah, I forget he was never president. Thanks.
I really enjoy this presenter. After you finish this the American Civil War and the ones about both of the world wars are interesting if you haven’t already seen them. You really can’t go wrong with any of his videos.
Card decks bought in the US today still have a decorative stamp on the packaging. I believe Bicycle uses a spade marked sticker on the top that also helps keeps the box closed before purchasing
The very short Common Sense by Thomas Paine Is really good reading. I am rather a history geek though.
I hope this leads to you learning about our Civil War as well, it is super critical in our history.
Enjoyed this quite a bit, and am looking forward to your reaction to Part 2. Its fun to see you learning about the founding of the 🇺🇲 as you go along. My Great x etc. Grandfather was a veteran of the war for Independence, was wounded later at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Yes, we took a pounding in the conflicts rayrky phases for sure. Oh, Washington was the most important American ever, i think. Without him, its unlikely there would have been a USA.
Washington, the very definition of peaceful transition of power
Please do part 2. I love Oversimplified and your reactions.
Oversimplified is way too good honestly
Never gets old watching his videos
The heavy tax that was placed upon tea being imported to the colonies is ironically one of the big reasons that coffee ended up becoming so popular in the colonies (later to become the United States). The colonists just pivoted to coffee over tea to avoid the taxation upon tea.
The king was King George IOI, the British gave high regards of him, to them he is the down to Earth king who had interests in farming, had lots of children, and later when into crisis by going mad. To us Americans, one of the things we don’t see eye to eye with our British allies as we see him as an outright tyrant. Love OverSimplified, but it is what it’s named for, simplified history. So here’s the rough details missing that I can think of.
1)Americans have this weird way to have that “come together” moment. We’re a nation of different cultures, regional priorities, this our perspectives are very diverse. That said, it took a long time for the American colonies to be on the same page about the most basic decisions. See, it’s estimated that up to 1/3 Americans were for American independence, 1/3 were still loyal to the crown, and the other 1/3 were in between. Many of those names listed were men who were once loyal to the British Empire, George Washington fought in the 7 years war working his way up but was limited based on being a colonialist. Benjamin Franklin was the pride and joy of American colonists to the British high society but he tried in vain as a diplomat to the British Parliament to give the colonies someone to represent them in Parliament and it went to deaf ears of those in charge. John Adams might have been one of the biggest voices for American independence but he believed in the laws and certain structures of the British culture he defended British troops who were accused of slaughtering American rallies and won them their innocence in court based on being as fair as possible. He along with many of the founding fathers had strong philosophy that was originated in certain European countries, Britain being one of them, that gave way to the Enlightenment age. Some had strong distain for the British regime like John’s cousin Samuel Adams, but it took a while for everyone to get on the same page and even then everyone had a different approach. I think this is why George Washington was a key figure even though he mainly was out of the Congress most of the time, but his role was essential as a leader to get everyone to work together. The issue is he would sent back depressing letters to Congress hoping that they’d supply aid but it backfired many who were on the fence as they were now getting scared getting involved.
2) Should probably mention with the divided points of view of going towards American independence that there were some in Congress that wanted to have faith that they could turn it around and perhaps find a way to reconcile with Britain and King George III. They partitioned with the Olive Branch treaty, only for King George III to sign a declaration that everyone involved with the Congress committee were traitors to the crown and punishment was to hang those involved. It in turn made the men understand that the king and parliament was not interested in reconciling or listening to the American colonies.
3) The thing that everyone drops the ball on is that Thomas Jefferson DID originally had in mind that the Declaration of Independence include the notion that every man would be free individuals, including slaves. However the Southern Colonies relied on slave trade and refused to sign it. Jefferson like many men in Congress did own slaves, but he along with others inherited the slaves and along with that debt that prevented the owners from freeing the slaves. The rules and laws were different at the time and slaves were en as an object, a possession, it was against the law to set free slaves if you were in debt.
That subject is a loaded topic no comment can elaborate, especially in today’s climate as it’s a touchy subject and it’s why it’s left out of a lot of discussions in some since.
4) Washington is pivotal but so is every member in that Congress, each were essential to transforming uncultured hooligans to learning to be an independent nation.
Highly recommend watching videos like 1776, or the John Adams docuseries. I think both grasps the issues the Americans were facing at the time and it explains a lot of Americans perspective of ourselves today that I think those who don’t know have a hard time understanding.
Hope to see the next reaction of this series!
To clarify with point 2, the contention was always against Parliament, that Parliament was the one overstepping their bounds and that if they could get Parliament to ease up things would be fine. The Olive Branch Petition was explicitly to the King to ask him to intervene in Parliament on their behalf but George III's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition made everyone realize that it wasn't just Parliament, it was all of Britain that was the problem.
One man's trash is another man's treasure... and then America became the greatest country on the planet. 😊😊😊
It is great to watch you react to videos about our history. Interesting thing to know about our revolution is that only about 1/3 of our population were patriots ready to fight to be free from England, 1/3 were loyalist and the other 1/3 were not committed to either side.
It was more like 3% we’re willing to fight… the majority chickened out.
Great reaction - can't wait for part 2 - Also check out oversimplified Amer. Civil War. A real eye opener!😉
I knew you would like this! So glad to enjoy it with you. It was a wonderful reaction. Can't wait for part 2. After this i would recommend Oversimplified The American Civil War and Prohibition.
King George III. An interesting character. Even though it takes liberties, The Madness of King George is a fun movie to watch to learn more about the state of the British monarchy at that time!
And please react to part 2!!
This was great! I love watching you view history of the US. More of this!
I am so happy that you are so interested of our plight to be free. It lets you know why we are so patriotic especially with our flag and WILL come together if someone messes with us!
Definitely should watch part 2! Oversimplified explains history in a fun way!
Washington is on the dollar. Benjamin Franklin is on the $100.
Washington was the most important American in a lot of ways. The only American president everyone agreed on. And most importantly the man who knew that he should let the power pass freely to the next guy. It was his actions that all the following presidents modeled. The two term limits wasn't a law until FDR in the 20th century won more than two, but it was a norm that everyone had followed up until then.
Washington was also a pretty mediocre general who spent more time fleeing than fighting battles and his win record was terrible. So no one is perfect.
The first colony to stand up to a European power, the biggest one, the British empire, and to win independence. It changed the world, even helping inspire the French to revolt. Then the colony went on to become more powerful than the British empire. It's remarkable and the fact that it was only a couple hundred years ago is even more insane
Foreshadowing the French Revolution, many heads rolled because the French Monarchy subjugated the populace and taxed the low/middle tier to death for the benefit of parties for the Monarchy. The American Revolution may have been a catalyst and hope it was. However, today the French have lost their identity through mass migration, and it shows.
Basically the US is an empire, taking the land and resources of that region. So it was the empire splitting, with one part then pointing fingers calling the others 'imperialist'. The French revolution was against a feudal society, totally different.
@@joebloggs396 never claimed they were the same. I said it helped inspire the revolt. Which is true.
@@trevor3013 The taxes forced by the French wars against the British and colonists helped create it. And the French monarchy being so backward was bound to get problems. The enlightenment thinkers of the time inspired the more intellectual people, but that had grown over decades and was down to thinkers from the UK, France and Germany.
Colonist landowners wanting independence meant nothing to French peasants some of whom could even have identified more with the slaves or the native Americans there. A few rich French people who sought to rebrand themselves as 'revolutionary' (like Lafayette) may have taken interest in the colonists rebranding of themselves.
Yes please react to part 2
History is a great thing.
It was not that long ago.
Great job on your channel.
Enjoy all your reactions
Thank you! Will do!
King George was often called Mad King George, and was the same one depicted in the fictitious Bridgerton prequel. He was also called "The King who Lost the Colonies." He could have easily avoided the whole thing, he was just...touched.
I would watch your reaction to any of the Over simplified videos, they are so good I will watch them again ❤
I enjoyed this reaction very much and I am on pins and needles as I wait for Part 2. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed!
The movie, Patriot, about the American Revolution is an amazing watch! Check it out sometime!!
Yea.....that was a badass Segway! Devious, but just like Vikings..War of Clans!
Look forward to it
I hope you like it
10:14 It is commonly said that for Europeans, 100 miles is a long distance, while for Americans, 100 years is a long time.
Just went to Boston for my bday like I do every October. I went to this one cemetery where Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, John Hancock & Paul Revere are all buried. So are the victims of the Boston massacre.
My family came over on the Mayflower. One of them was the first Governor of the Plymouth Colony. My family also fought in the Revolutionary War. Because of this, I’m currently a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution(DAR).
Being an American with your Colonial Ancestry must feel amazing! I must say, that is just wonderful. I hope that your family has written autobiographies, etc., so that your family's story will remain unbroken. My story is the opposite to yours. My father travelled from Switzerland to Alberta in 1950. He married a local girl, became a Canadian Citizen, and within a few years, my sister and I were born in Edmonton. We immigrated to the United States - the legal way, I might add - and 6 years later we all became Naturalized U.S. Citizens! 🇺🇸 Therefore, my children are First Generation American. My mother was First Generation Canadian, her parents having come over from Ukraine. You are a member of the DAR. I work on political candidates' campaigns. Our backgrounds are so different, yet our love of Country is the same. 🙏🇺🇸❤️
Can't wait to see part 2! Great reaction! 👍🇺🇸
Columbus was seeking a shorter route to India. Portugal was the world's leader in navigation and they knew Columbus' calculations were off. The Spanish crown decided to fund Columbus after the Reconquest was successful.
While Columbus was unsuccessful to reach India, he did reach North America three times. Columbus was not nearly as bad as he has been portrayed. There is the Black Legend, foistered on the world by Great Britain in a successful ploy to smear Spain, which lasts to this day.
Jump ahead 275 years...Spain joined France in allying with the US against Great Britain. This is usually ignored in American history. Spain kicked Great Britain out of the Mississipi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Spain tied up the British Navy and that enabled the French Navy to overpower the British at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in the Battle of Yorktown.
I believe Bunker Hill termed the phrase "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." The colonists didn't have much ammo and had to make every shot count, so they waited until they basically couldn't miss a shot. That battle was apparently so bloody that soldiers at the bottom of the hill had blood up to their ankles.
The sad thing is the Thomas Payne book isn't taught in school anymore.
As a recent history grad, this is categorically false. Payne’s “Common Sense” was taught to me both in regular HS US History and AP US History. Maybe it just wasn’t chosen in the school/state you’re in, but it is still widely studied. I think I’ve read the damn thing six times now, and I certainly wasn’t seeking it out in university. I think a lot of older folks get too up in arms about their perceptions of what is taught in schools these day, and I think it is a shame they use it as fodder for championing the divisions between generations and classes here. It is a whole form of othering that truly reminds me of the beginning of the civil war, when the railroad allowed newspapers to travel farther, so people started reading about other places and thinking that they were just too different to be of the same nation. The big difference here is that the lines aren’t as clearly drawn and the opposition is mostly between generations and classes, especially as generational disputes have been used to sensationalize politics further.
Fun fact: one of our founding fathers (John Adams) defended the British soldiers involved with the Boston Massacre before a Boston jury, and won!
In the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that the main reason for the independence was slavery, but was later removed in the final draft to garner support from Georgia and South Carolina, the only 2 states of the original 13 who had not restricted slavery by the writing of the declaration of independence. At the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, 11 of the 13 colonies had either outlawed completely or restricted slavery, though the colonies could not free those inherited slaves, nor could Jefferson have done so.
In fact, the slaves Jefferson owned personally, he released of his own will, but he was unable to free those he had inherited through marriage, as it was illegal to do so under the law. Jefferson, as president, attempted to ban slavery outright in all western territories, at the time including Alabama and Mississippi, two of the most egregious slave states. Additionally, another of the founders was John Adams, who had a son, John Quincy Adams, who had a reletively failed presidency. Quincy Adams said that his greatest regret was not abolishing slavery as president, so for the first time in American history, he, a former president, ran for congressional office, won, and set into motion the abolitionist movement. During his tenure, even saying the word slavery in the House of Congress was itself a crime, under the censure laws, because slavery was such an ugly subject. He ignored the rule, said the word slavery in opposition to it, and was disbarred. He had a stroke on the podium whilst proclaiming his opposition to slavery and died later that day. His efforts, however, were not in vain, as his actions got removed the censure law, thus allowing slavery to be openly opposed on the floor of the House of Congress
Oversimplified is awesome
Definitely do part two
You may also enjoy their explanation of The American Civil War
Part 2 as soon as it works for you.
Tomorrow 👌
"The shot heard around the world" was actually on a bridge at concord. Oversimplified is AMAZING. His videos should be getting licensed in schools i dont know why his talent isnt in schooll cirrivulum, but he was incorrect on that.
It was a very interesting series of events, and as you said, there was just a tipping point where just like ww1, it became inevitable.
That's why the picture of Washington crossing the Patomac.....they escaped during the night under the fog and frozen river.
The foggy river crossing in part 1 is not the same as the picture of Washington crossing the Delaware (in part 2), which is the iconic image.
Yes I would love to see part two… The good refresher of what went on during the American Revolution! Thanks
The way he sneaks his sponsors in there is perfection. I end up watching the sponsor when in other videos i skip them. I love his nord vpn ones the most
Can't wait for part 2 and more Over Simplified. Hope you will consider watching and posting The Patriot.
"No representation at all!? No, I am loving this one!" I love taking your quotes out of context. 😂❤
Your genuiness in your reaction is awesome. Plus, English isn't your first language, and it's so cool to me that you can speak and understand it while it not being your native tounge
Love this! I’m learning more details that I didn’t know about.
I have two direct ancestors that were there. Lieutenant Daniel Kirtland of Old Saybrook, CT who was a minuteman, and was called up during the events in Massachusetts. He marched with his company to Boston and took part in the seige. The other one was called up around the same time in Vermont and also marched to Boston with his company to the seige.
Great reaction as always!
Thanks again!
Bro every video you drop is a banger💯👍
I love this, and it should be shown at all schools. It is explained in a way that is understandable!
“And a beautiful one” aww man just tickled my heart
As an American I absolutely love this video and your reaction. Please do a part two!💙❤️🇺🇸
Just discovered you and subscribed. Glad you reacted to part 2. The Oversimplified American Civil War is super informative too (and amusing)
OverSimplified Channel is one of my FAVORITE TH-cam channels! OverSimplified does a fantastic job of giving a history summary of different historical topics using cartoons, humor and entertaining! :) OverSimplified History Videos should be how history is taught in schools! I hope you react to the part 2! :) OverSimplified has many other great history videos also! For example, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Russian Revolution.. History of China and more! Fantastic!
I’m glad you said that about the ad. Same. I was like “…… honestly I’m not mad.”
Thomas Paine was a fascinating figure in his own right! And Common Sense isn't too long a read. I suggest you check it out sometime!
"There is something exceedingly ridiculous in the composition of a monarchy; it first excludes a man from the means of information, yet empowers him to act in cases where the highest judgment is required…some writers have explained the English constitution thus: the king, they say, is one, the people another; the commons in behalf of the people. But this hath all the distinctions of a house divided against itself.”
Thank you for your videos. Your reactions seem very genuine. Cheers from North Carolina !
Love hearing about this. I'm part of DAR (Daughters of the Revolution)... my 7xGGrandpa was a revolutionary war soldier from Germany. Couldn't be more proud.
And yes George Washington is the most influential... Abe Lincoln next.
That's awesome to hear. I could sign up to be part of the Sons of the Revolution. Also, Daniel Boone is in my family tree as well.
George Washington was a dedicated military leader who held the army together to the end. His most important role was to serve as our first President and to voluntarily step down, giving up the power and setting the example for all other men who were elected to the position. The peaceful transfer of power is a very important part of our national story. Good reaction. Be sure to view part 2.
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Hey 👋 great videos. I enjoy the content. On the topic of the American Revolution you should checkout a video about Peter Francisco (born Pedro Francisco; July 9, 1760 - January 16, 1831) known as the "Giant of the Revolution," and occasionally the "Virginia Hercules," was a Portuguese-born American patriot and soldier in the American Revolutionary War. He was the Andre the Giant of his time and just as famous, he carried cannons in to battle so they say. He was 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Another interesting fact is one of the British soilders had George Washington in his sights after a battle but when he asked if he had permission to fire he was denied. The British had rules of warfare that severly hindered them throughout the war and one of them was you cannot shoot an opposing officer.
All of the Oversimplified videos are great!
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There is a tourist attraction in Boston that re-enacts the Boston Tea Party several times a day. On the 250th anniversary there was a big re-enactment. Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill. George Washington is on the $1 bill.
Do you mean 200th anniversary? The 250th is in 2 years
Oversimplified has a bunch of videos like these the Civil War, Ww1 & 2 & the Cold War even smaller lesser known conflicts like the Football War, Pig War and Emu war. It would be huge to do reactions to Oversimplified's videos they get better and more funny the newer they get. Great job my fellow Portuguese friend sending love all the way from North Carolina USA 😉
The best historical mini series on this time period is called John Adams, who ended up our second president.
The American Revolution was saved on MULTIPLE occasions by freak weather, and the fact that the colonials knew the area much better than the British did...it really is an incredible story, and it's really cool to see someone not from America learn and appreciate the history.
I love how not too many countries know about our history or even theirs let alone...yet our history is so powerful that it engineered almost everything the world uses now. Plus the Constitution.
Unfortunately, too many Americans know little of our history. I love watching oversimplified, but we need to read more books to learn more about these events which are even more amazing and exciting when studied in-depth.
Yes too few Americans paid any attention in history class, or worse, didn't get a proper history course.
I grew up in Virginia, less than 30 minutes from GWs house. There is so much around here from the Revolutionary and Civil wars that it's the majority of the history we learned before high school.
I don't imagine kids west of the Appalachian mountains get nearly the level of American history. And it's a shame they don't understand the unique position they are in being an American.
@@jameslemons7304 its quite sad isn't it...? How everything the hardened people worked to build and fight for just to see it all being destroyed from our fabrics of society.
I so greatly admire James Madison, the Father of the Constitution. He saved our bacon when he came up with the Virginia Compromise.
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My 7 times removed ancester,Nathaniel Warren fought in the Revolutionary War from 1775-1781. Makes me so very proud~!!
That’s a great legacy
One of the things about the whole representation in the British Parliament thing was that the American Colonies did technically have people speaking on their behalf in Parliament, but they weren't people from the colonies themselves. They wanted their own people sent across the ocean to represent them, not some British politician who had never set foot on American soil.
As an American, it really means a lot to see people from other countries take an interest in our history. First time watching your channel and loved the video. You've earned a subscriber.
Yes, as far as history goes and in comparison to all the historical records of the world, American history is fairly young!
I do not think you can choose the most important American ever because it was such a collective. And continued for decades... Lincoln saved us almost 100 yrs later.
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I believe Columbus also approached Italy or France as well, but settled on Spain bc everyone knew he was crazy, so crazy that the Spanish king ended up dispatching Amerigo Vespucci to track him believing Columbus to be wrong and indeed he was, which his how you get Amerigos name for the Americas :))
Washington is considered one of the greatest presidents but I think many would consider Abraham Lincoln just as highly, if not more bc he was President during the Civil War, and essentially kept/saved the country from splitting splitting apart.
So fun watching you enthusiastically take in history.
Yes please! Show part 2!
Washington is absolutely the most important American ever. He's THE American, period, and one of the very few great presidents.
Also, the Boston Massacre is something every American was taught in school and would still remember today. They might not know the details, but the name is very famous here. It's fascinating to hear how so many key events in American history are totally unknown to most of the world.
And yeah, it wasn't that long ago. That's why we have such a strong desire to keep our guns.
I love Over Simplified!! Their way of teaching history makes learning fun and easier to imagine through funny cartoons.
Many argue for Lincoln, who is certainly in the top 2 for most important during his terms as President, and if you are looking just at their actions while in office, Lincoln is a reasonable choice for most important President. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin are all worthy of the conversation as to which person is the most important American ever. Washington's actions before the Presidency alone could place him in the conversation. Add in the fact that he decided to only serve two terms and you have a reasonably strong argument that he's the most important American.