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 років тому +3540

    The Declaration of Independence is the greatest break up letter ever

  • @archvermin
    @archvermin 10 років тому +616

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

  • @alexjames2416
    @alexjames2416 7 років тому +4408

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

    • @nicomuench7625
      @nicomuench7625 5 років тому +61

      I still se ur shadows in my room

    • @sheridynart7334
      @sheridynart7334 5 років тому +71

      This actually made me laugh

    • @sophiacai8157
      @sophiacai8157 5 років тому +20

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

    • @lystrata
      @lystrata 5 років тому +9

      *backs up*

    • @sandrac.8155
      @sandrac.8155 5 років тому +3

      Ha! Nice

  • @swstayuptillfour2151
    @swstayuptillfour2151 7 років тому +3769

    please just write my essay

  • @treyspencer1659
    @treyspencer1659 8 років тому +4008

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

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 8 років тому +125

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

    • @artemisproductions814
      @artemisproductions814 8 років тому +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 років тому +7

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

    • @artemisproductions814
      @artemisproductions814 8 років тому +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 років тому +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.

  • @LEGOMANIAC419
    @LEGOMANIAC419 8 років тому +714

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

  • @humptydumpty47
    @humptydumpty47 5 років тому +88

    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.

  • @marleyandmitchg4204
    @marleyandmitchg4204 8 років тому +435

    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.

  • @skykid
    @skykid 9 років тому +152

    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.

  • @cubemanXD
    @cubemanXD 11 років тому +43

    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.

  • @gennybaratta2460
    @gennybaratta2460 8 років тому +369

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

    • @maxinegearhart2010
      @maxinegearhart2010 7 років тому +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 років тому +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 5 років тому +2

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

    • @meryemcifci4164
      @meryemcifci4164 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @Neroxx170
    @Neroxx170 7 років тому +767

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

  • @Codiliabra
    @Codiliabra 8 років тому +857

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

  • @AdaBug
    @AdaBug 8 років тому +497

    "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 років тому +17

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

    • @gennybaratta2460
      @gennybaratta2460 8 років тому +9

      Some say i'm intense or i'm insane

    • @TheBc99
      @TheBc99 8 років тому +13

      so listen to my declaration! #fullcircle

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 8 років тому +6

      Exactly the same thought process.

    • @kaynfcker
      @kaynfcker 8 років тому +4

      I sang it in class when we watched this whoops

  • @thomaschung4051
    @thomaschung4051 4 роки тому +252

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

  • @felix.y
    @felix.y 8 років тому +71

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

  • @Artifying
    @Artifying 10 років тому +57

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

  • @BelleroseQC
    @BelleroseQC 9 років тому +50

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

    • @DawnofIsai
      @DawnofIsai 9 років тому +9

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

  • @sarahnicholson9921
    @sarahnicholson9921 8 років тому +1214

    "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 років тому +88

      WORK

    • @garrettrouth7149
      @garrettrouth7149 8 років тому +12

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

    • @Ian-bf4yk
      @Ian-bf4yk 8 років тому +2

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

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 8 років тому +9

      WORK!

    • @greywolfember5296
      @greywolfember5296 7 років тому +2

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

  • @linhhoang1363
    @linhhoang1363 4 роки тому +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

  • @caliaguilar4
    @caliaguilar4 11 років тому +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!

  • @li-23
    @li-23 6 років тому +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...

  • @rpizzaspaghetti2718
    @rpizzaspaghetti2718 Рік тому +2

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

  • @lolkialos
    @lolkialos 7 років тому +6

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

  • @damesfordays892
    @damesfordays892 9 років тому +18

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

  • @anoriolko
    @anoriolko 10 років тому +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..

  • @autogymgains
    @autogymgains 6 місяців тому +3

    bro just started yapping after 8:00 💀

  • @guadimarcos5631
    @guadimarcos5631 7 років тому +5

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

  • @laticafoote9011
    @laticafoote9011 8 років тому +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!!!

  • @ludicrus32
    @ludicrus32 10 років тому +10

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

  • @boiniq
    @boiniq 7 років тому +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

  • @antonypaulson5618
    @antonypaulson5618 8 років тому +12

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

  • @cderrah
    @cderrah 10 років тому +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 років тому +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.

  • @courtnymcfarland
    @courtnymcfarland 9 років тому +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!

  • @remiwile7284
    @remiwile7284 8 років тому +3

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

  • @geeperscreep3rs
    @geeperscreep3rs 8 років тому +149

    I caught so many references from Hamilton in this

    • @jadef8204
      @jadef8204 8 років тому

      SAME AKBKAHDN

    • @pixelatedtaylah6346
      @pixelatedtaylah6346 7 років тому +1

      geecomics same

    • @orlywolf2885
      @orlywolf2885 6 років тому +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 років тому +20

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

    • @amistry605
      @amistry605 6 років тому +1

      What's hamilton

  • @jolojolo4308
    @jolojolo4308 4 роки тому +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!

  • @ronifirst8076
    @ronifirst8076 8 років тому +94

    "This was back when congress actually did some thing"

  • @jaz1756
    @jaz1756 7 років тому +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...

  • @lokerich6356
    @lokerich6356 7 років тому +1

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

  • @NemosChannel
    @NemosChannel 9 років тому +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.

  • @couch_philosoph3325
    @couch_philosoph3325 6 років тому +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

  • @adriannaditirro2169
    @adriannaditirro2169 7 років тому +4

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

  • @awesomemantroll1088
    @awesomemantroll1088 4 роки тому +18

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

    • @awesomemantroll1088
      @awesomemantroll1088 4 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @mikkicarr5717
    @mikkicarr5717 10 років тому +12

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

    • @Abdessamad_Ajdar
      @Abdessamad_Ajdar 10 років тому

      it sucks

    • @lorddio2572
      @lorddio2572 9 років тому

      Abde Ssamad Ajdax
      ahmen

    • @lorddio2572
      @lorddio2572 9 років тому

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

  • @vashrises5433
    @vashrises5433 10 років тому +12

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

    • @bmg3657
      @bmg3657 10 років тому +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)

  • @frankcaceres1621
    @frankcaceres1621 8 років тому +1

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

  • @priscillllla110
    @priscillllla110 8 років тому +1

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

  • @mrseaweed88
    @mrseaweed88 Рік тому +3

    That laptop never gets old

  • @HyaenusDominae
    @HyaenusDominae 9 років тому +7

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

  • @aster965
    @aster965 7 років тому +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 😂

  • @NicoleFlores-dc8ro
    @NicoleFlores-dc8ro Рік тому +1

    Crash course is the absolute easiest source for knowledge

  • @child9125
    @child9125 8 років тому +405

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

    • @brodiegirl95
      @brodiegirl95 8 років тому +17

      No, Orwell.

    • @jinsang3d
      @jinsang3d 8 років тому

      +Pippa Peep (Pippy) Anal?

    • @s.n2445
      @s.n2445 8 років тому +11

      Animal Farm, George Orwell

    • @jinsang3d
      @jinsang3d 8 років тому +1

      Saad Nizamani Anal Farm?

    • @s.n2445
      @s.n2445 8 років тому +3

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

  • @Michele8340
    @Michele8340 9 років тому +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!

  • @nathannagle5926
    @nathannagle5926 7 років тому +1

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

  • @kellybyrne1782
    @kellybyrne1782 8 років тому +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!

  • @KeiganZ
    @KeiganZ 10 років тому +4

    What was interesting was that in the first draft of the Declaration of Independence there was a section written that would free the slaves. The council assigned to write the document, which then promptly put it on Jefferson, said that not all of the people at the convention would agree to this and would make the convention longer than it already was. Jefferson "fixed" this after a heated argument with the rest of the council and thus we have our Declaration, also the original draft cussed a lot.

  • @MSKChess
    @MSKChess 8 років тому +4

    The deceleration of Arbroath was penned 500 years before the American declaration of independence and was the first to advocate that the government was subject to the will of the people. It also bears a striking visual resemblance to the deceleration of independence and its no coincidence that many of those who signed the latter were of Scottish extraction.

  • @hasanrinaldi9762
    @hasanrinaldi9762 8 років тому +2

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

  • @jennadecker2920
    @jennadecker2920 5 років тому +28

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

  • @chinamanandfriends
    @chinamanandfriends 8 років тому +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.

  • @Sxdgefield
    @Sxdgefield 7 років тому +3

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

  • @AlejandroRamirezMayorga
    @AlejandroRamirezMayorga 8 років тому +2

    Loved the last minute of the episode!

  • @sawyeroshea
    @sawyeroshea Рік тому +1

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

  • @orangefanta6567
    @orangefanta6567 7 років тому +67

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

  • @richarddunton6092
    @richarddunton6092 9 років тому +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.

  • @dominickukla
    @dominickukla 7 років тому

    These videos have THE BEST UA-cam discussions

  • @emmanuelmateo-morales6808
    @emmanuelmateo-morales6808 5 років тому +1

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

  • @soumiabenrekia5796
    @soumiabenrekia5796 7 років тому +3

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

  • @vanshika123456789
    @vanshika123456789 8 років тому +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?

  • @gachaduo9802
    @gachaduo9802 4 роки тому +17

    Me: *watching this video before a test*

  • @Juicy_J713
    @Juicy_J713 7 років тому +2

    I have been watching these video us for years and am subscribed to this channel but I just found out he's the author of The Fault in Our Stars. I'm humbled by how ignorant I've been to that for so long. John Green is incredible

  • @CosmoShidan
    @CosmoShidan 9 років тому +10

    One thing to point out, Jean-Jacques Rousseau thought up of the concept of a decentralized gov't that allowed the provincial gov'ts have more autonomy, in his 1762 work The Social Contract; which is how the US of A is organized. So yeah he did have some influence on America's formation.
    Also, I find that America to be founded solely on Locke to be an oversimplification as Montesquieu, Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, Epictetus, Epicurus, and Voltaire had much to do with the formation of America. Also, I kind of feel that John Green seems to misunderstand philosophy as it is not a monolithic study.

    • @CosmoShidan
      @CosmoShidan 9 років тому +1

      +CosmoShidan And why would anyone want to go back to a nation where the sovereign is the head of a specific church instead of a secular society? I'm talking about how Britain as the former of course.

  • @xXxTheNerdyOnexXx
    @xXxTheNerdyOnexXx 11 років тому +6

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

  • @vayonan2995
    @vayonan2995 8 років тому

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

  • @jamesray9829
    @jamesray9829 7 років тому +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

  • @bjfargen
    @bjfargen 10 років тому +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.

  • @Brachiostar
    @Brachiostar 8 років тому +730

    Who's here just to make Hamilton references

    • @Codiliabra
      @Codiliabra 8 років тому +4

      Yep

    • @annieranai2198
      @annieranai2198 8 років тому +45

      That depends. Who's asking?

    • @hollisb8902
      @hollisb8902 7 років тому +14

      Who's here just to make Hetalia references?

    • @Rain-cs3wp
      @Rain-cs3wp 7 років тому +7

      Anna Lahr OUI OUI MONAMI I AM HERE OHONHONHON

    • @bellefrahm2025
      @bellefrahm2025 7 років тому +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!"

  • @adventure9119
    @adventure9119 7 років тому +1

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

  • @ellas5118
    @ellas5118 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @aprilc8258
    @aprilc8258 11 років тому +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!

  • @futuredoc17
    @futuredoc17 10 років тому +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.

  • @joshvalentin1534
    @joshvalentin1534 8 років тому +1

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

  • @Witchwndie
    @Witchwndie 6 років тому

    This video just saved me for my LEQ due in APUSH tomorrow 🙏

  • @knurft3
    @knurft3 7 років тому +15

    "All men are created equal. Some are just more equal than others."

  • @Jimmiejohn48
    @Jimmiejohn48 10 років тому +20

    Orwell's pigs are the best ... Down with snowball

    • @Lizzy128comm1
      @Lizzy128comm1 10 років тому

      haha that took me a moment! hilarious!

    • @HubPie3
      @HubPie3 10 років тому +2

      NAPOLEON!!!

  • @catgirlpaty
    @catgirlpaty 7 років тому +1

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

  • @KirstenDrabinGray
    @KirstenDrabinGray 7 років тому +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!

  • @Leldy22
    @Leldy22 10 років тому +42

    Congress did things? LIES

  • @ISmith-yy8xx
    @ISmith-yy8xx 8 років тому +7

    am I the only person who thinks John talks at an average speed? I mean, heck, I talk faster than that when I'm trying to talk slower than I usually do.

  • @jordaneellen392
    @jordaneellen392 4 роки тому

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

  • @hemanathpeddireddi1870
    @hemanathpeddireddi1870 6 років тому +1

    Our teacher made a playlist of these for revision thanks!!!

  • @ayyahsaleh8997
    @ayyahsaleh8997 11 років тому +4

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

  • @anafern9289
    @anafern9289 7 років тому +6

    "You want a revolution, I want a revelation"

  • @rosevitale9817
    @rosevitale9817 Рік тому

    Here in 2023 cramming for my presentation on the battle of Saratoga 😭 graduation in two terms tho!!🎉 Thank you for getting me through middle, high, and college age schooling! I follow you and your brother on tik tok now!!!

  • @TheMeowstachio
    @TheMeowstachio 8 років тому

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

  • @Galebreth
    @Galebreth 7 років тому +4

    Ha! John said teabag! *intense giggling ensues

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      @sleepingboba2704 7 років тому

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  • @hildaamelia9110
    @hildaamelia9110 8 років тому +51

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

    • @otracamila196
      @otracamila196 6 років тому +3

      América isn't a country, perharps you mean US

    • @visorm6789
      @visorm6789 5 років тому +2

      Otra Camila many europeans refer the United States as America

    • @myroyaldragon8563
      @myroyaldragon8563 5 років тому

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

    • @mothothebe5974
      @mothothebe5974 5 років тому +1

      America is not a country, its a business.

    • @MrLeopardgekko
      @MrLeopardgekko 5 років тому

      @@BananaNik *You're

  • @rohancossement5180
    @rohancossement5180 Місяць тому +1

    have an exam tomorrow, watching this