As a Colombian, I can assure you that Gran Colombia was the wildest dream of every Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, Panamanian, and Colombian living at the time-a vision of creating a strong nation capable of resisting Spanish influence. Sadly, it was unbelievably complicated to achieve. Each of these countries had its own political ambitions, such as debates over whether Gran Colombia should adopt a federalist or centralist model. Additionally, these were underdeveloped nations with poor urbanization, which allowed for little, if any, territorial connection between the member states and their regions. This was especially true for Panama, which was completely isolated from the rest of the country by the Darién Gap. This isolation made Panama entirely dependent on federalism to even attempt to be part of the union. Territorial rivalries were further exacerbated by political conflicts. Moreover, within the union, only Caracas (Venezuela) and Bogotá (Colombia) held significant power in the government, leaving other regions underrepresented. To make matters worse, Simón Bolívar envisioned uniting all Latin American nations under one rule. While this was undoubtedly a noble cause, it made him somewhat unpopular, as he declared himself dictator of Gran Colombia. This decision became the final nail in the coffin, adding to the already mentioned challenges and making the union extremely fragile from the very beginning. If this country had somehow survived or succeeded in an attempt at reunification, it would have been a symbol of Latin American unity and tolerance, overcoming political, ethnic, and territorial differences. But alas, Gran Colombia was simply too good to be true, and its lofty ideals made it as hard to consolidate as it was to sustain a strong union of these diverse nations against European imperialism
Prussia ceased to exist in the 1870s when it became the German Empire. The German Empire became the Weimar Republic, then that became Germany until the end of WW2 when it was broken into East and West. Your explanation is completely wrong.
While the video is mostly fine, there are several severe issues with the maps shown: 1. The map of the "USSR" shown was actually of the Russian Empire, which yes was different. It controlled Central Poland and Finland, and is missing east Galicia and Carpathia-Ruthenia. For some reason it also isn't shown with much of it's Caucus territory. 2. Yugoslavia is shown without Istria while you talk about Tito and it's breakup. It had gained Istria from Italy following WW2, so i don't know why you don't show this. 3. Czechoslovakia is shown with Carpathia-Ruthenia, though you could argue that's fine since they held it before 1939 and the video never explicitly states events after this (unlike Tito and Communism/Socialism with Yugoslavia). 4. Why in god's green earth is Prussia shown as the German Empire? The two were very much different and are NOT interchangeable. Prussia at it's height as an independent and sovereign country held lands in the Rhine, Silesia, Pomerania, etc. As part of the North German confederation they had annexed several German states, essentially making up most (NOT ALL) of North Germany, and they also (debatably) annexed Alsace-Lorraine for themselves following the Franco-Prussian war. THAT is the largest Prussia had gotten too. The south German states were NOT part of Prussia, and had significant autonomy in the German Empire. Also, as a territorial entity Prussia was actually abolished by the Nazis, though titles like President of Prussia did remain. 5. Why is Texas shown as it is in the modern day? While Texas claimed these lands, they could only seriously control it's eastern territories. The western territory's should've been shown as separate from both Texas and Mexico (as the Mexicans also somewhat struggled to maintain control, though to a lesser extent).
I hesitated to open this video since the topic and thumbnail made me suspect this would be a side channel of Real Life Lore. But instead of a flabby 30-60 minutes of a bad microphone and hyper-pronounciation, you are on target to say in 08:11 what the other one would barely say in an hour.
Exactly Pakistan and Bangladesh was part of India due to political reasons and British empire India divided into 2 part named India and Pakistan meanwhile Pakistan was also having 2 sector named east Pakistan and west Pakistan which later became Pakistan and Bangladesh. That's how 1 country breaks into 3 individual countries.
As a Colombian, I can assure you that Gran Colombia was the wildest dream of every Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, Panamanian, and Colombian living at the time-a vision of creating a strong nation capable of resisting Spanish influence. Sadly, it was unbelievably complicated to achieve. Each of these countries had its own political ambitions, such as debates over whether Gran Colombia should adopt a federalist or centralist model. Additionally, these were underdeveloped nations with poor urbanization, which allowed for little, if any, territorial connection between the member states and their regions. This was especially true for Panama, which was completely isolated from the rest of the country by the Darién Gap. This isolation made Panama entirely dependent on federalism to even attempt to be part of the union.
Territorial rivalries were further exacerbated by political conflicts. Moreover, within the union, only Caracas (Venezuela) and Bogotá (Colombia) held significant power in the government, leaving other regions underrepresented. To make matters worse, Simón Bolívar envisioned uniting all Latin American nations under one rule. While this was undoubtedly a noble cause, it made him somewhat unpopular, as he declared himself dictator of Gran Colombia. This decision became the final nail in the coffin, adding to the already mentioned challenges and making the union extremely fragile from the very beginning.
If this country had somehow survived or succeeded in an attempt at reunification, it would have been a symbol of Latin American unity and tolerance, overcoming political, ethnic, and territorial differences. But alas, Gran Colombia was simply too good to be true, and its lofty ideals made it as hard to consolidate as it was to sustain a strong union of these diverse nations against European imperialism
Greatest video on the topic!
Good video bro
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Pls countries that no longer exist part 2😢
I love the fact that the maps are inaccurate like the Soviet Union is not the Russian empire
Great history
Great video
Part 2 :
•Rhodesia
•Orange/Boer Republic
•Zululand
•MAREZ
•Rif
•Zaire
•Tanganyika
•Zanzibar Sultanate
•Ottoman Empire
•Abyssinia
•Deseret
In Paris, you can still see where the Texan embassy stood, at the Place Vendome.
Omg great video 😊😊😊😊
Prussia ceased to exist in the 1870s when it became the German Empire. The German Empire became the Weimar Republic, then that became Germany until the end of WW2 when it was broken into East and West. Your explanation is completely wrong.
Soviet union also anexxed norther china and mongolia you didint enclud that when you tak about ussr
You didn't add Biafra
While the video is mostly fine, there are several severe issues with the maps shown:
1. The map of the "USSR" shown was actually of the Russian Empire, which yes was different. It controlled Central Poland and Finland, and is missing east Galicia and Carpathia-Ruthenia. For some reason it also isn't shown with much of it's Caucus territory.
2. Yugoslavia is shown without Istria while you talk about Tito and it's breakup. It had gained Istria from Italy following WW2, so i don't know why you don't show this.
3. Czechoslovakia is shown with Carpathia-Ruthenia, though you could argue that's fine since they held it before 1939 and the video never explicitly states events after this (unlike Tito and Communism/Socialism with Yugoslavia).
4. Why in god's green earth is Prussia shown as the German Empire? The two were very much different and are NOT interchangeable. Prussia at it's height as an independent and sovereign country held lands in the Rhine, Silesia, Pomerania, etc. As part of the North German confederation they had annexed several German states, essentially making up most (NOT ALL) of North Germany, and they also (debatably) annexed Alsace-Lorraine for themselves following the Franco-Prussian war. THAT is the largest Prussia had gotten too. The south German states were NOT part of Prussia, and had significant autonomy in the German Empire. Also, as a territorial entity Prussia was actually abolished by the Nazis, though titles like President of Prussia did remain.
5. Why is Texas shown as it is in the modern day? While Texas claimed these lands, they could only seriously control it's eastern territories. The western territory's should've been shown as separate from both Texas and Mexico (as the Mexicans also somewhat struggled to maintain control, though to a lesser extent).
Ok
I should note however that Prussia did continue to technically exist, though in actuality, other than in the area surrounding Konigsberg, it did not.
I hesitated to open this video since the topic and thumbnail made me suspect this would be a side channel of Real Life Lore.
But instead of a flabby 30-60 minutes of a bad microphone and hyper-pronounciation, you are on target to say in 08:11 what the other one would barely say in an hour.
0:34 I believe this is the shape of Imperial Russia and not the Soviet Union
That is very true
2:43 It says cultureu instead of culture
How about England/Scotland. Are those countries? Or are they united and became one identity (Uk)
They both form part of the United Kingdom, although Scotland has a large amount of autonomy and there is a large independence movement there.
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So technically (by you) Scotland is no country.
Palastine was removed from the world map
Yugolovia
Where is Catalunya
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Maybe also make Pakistan and Bangladesh as i am from Bangladesh it would be interesting
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Exactly Pakistan and Bangladesh was part of India due to political reasons and British empire India divided into 2 part named India and Pakistan meanwhile Pakistan was also having 2 sector named east Pakistan and west Pakistan which later became Pakistan and Bangladesh. That's how 1 country breaks into 3 individual countries.
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