New Zealand Family Reacts to The American Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)!

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Komentáře • 2K

  • @officerrebar3839
    @officerrebar3839 Před 3 lety +3397

    Notice the 13 stripes on the American flag. Those represent the original colonies. The stars represent the individual states. The square that the stars are located in represent the country as a whole. The blue represents justice. The white represents purity. The red represents valor and the blood shed for the country

    • @nildameers3772
      @nildameers3772 Před 3 lety +69

      Well done

    • @Cam.co17776
      @Cam.co17776 Před 3 lety +35

      I think we all know that.

    • @jordinagel1184
      @jordinagel1184 Před 3 lety +71

      Or, in the immortal words of Geography now: “TEH BLOOD OF DOSE WHO FIGHT FOR DERE FREEDUM, TEH BLOOD OF DOSE WHO FIGHT FOR DERE FREEDUM, YEAH!!!!”

    • @officerrebar3839
      @officerrebar3839 Před 3 lety +166

      @@Cam.co17776 the family didn’t. And sadly I know for a fact that a lot of college age kids couldn’t tell you any of that information. As a matter of fact, at a previous job I held last year, I worked with a lot of these people. I asked them basic questions: “Who fought in the Revolutionary War? “Who won the Revolutionary War?” “What war took place in 1812?” and since we live in Texas “Who won at the Battle of the Alamo?” Most of these questions and others like them were answered with “I don’t know.” ….

    • @Fergus_0703
      @Fergus_0703 Před 3 lety +76

      @@officerrebar3839 I’m Filipino and I appreciate the facts. The Philippines and the U.S. has a long history since the Spanish-American war and I am interested in learning the history of my country and yours more.

  • @creepbossyt3582
    @creepbossyt3582 Před 2 lety +419

    As an American myself, I find it interesting when people from different countries learn about our history and their reactions to it.

  • @wilc.2095
    @wilc.2095 Před 3 lety +108

    The British response was literally “The Empire Strikes Back!”

    • @tk-6967
      @tk-6967 Před 2 lety

      canada was pissed with the us after that. in 1812 they burn down the white house and win the war of 1812

    • @MrTomSpencer
      @MrTomSpencer Před rokem +7

      But like in Return of the Jedi, the Empire failed to stop the rebellion. 😂

  • @58fcorley
    @58fcorley Před 2 lety +106

    I've been to the famous bridge in Lexington where the "shot heard around the world" took place. There is a memorial to the British soldiers who died there, which I found very moving.

    • @viewy9279
      @viewy9279 Před rokem +5

      I live not to far away from Lexington and went there to!

  • @deborahasher176
    @deborahasher176 Před 3 lety +1961

    As an American, I even laughed at the gold everywhere statement.

    • @larrybutler8948
      @larrybutler8948 Před 3 lety +51

      Except every state Gold has been found so Technically he was right

    • @thrakkorzog75002
      @thrakkorzog75002 Před 3 lety +26

      Amusingly enough, the gold everywhere helped to create modern economic theory and the idea of inflation. Spain stole a couple tons of gold and silver, but not much in the way of grain. So they had lots of money, but the same amount of bread, and bread prices went up accordingly.

    • @jeremykiahsobyk102
      @jeremykiahsobyk102 Před 3 lety +3

      I was gonna say, there's gold everywhere here, though.

    • @adnan4shakil459
      @adnan4shakil459 Před 3 lety +3

      same lol

    • @lifesajoke6965
      @lifesajoke6965 Před 3 lety +5

      The natives on the island where Columbus first landed had gold on them that they were trading for their brass hawks’ bells and other things carried by the sailors. When the "island chieftain" as he called him in his journal, saw how excited the gold made them he told him that it could be found in abundance nearby and gave him an impressive mask inset with large pieces of gold.

  • @helensarkisian7491
    @helensarkisian7491 Před 3 lety +1025

    I gotta return the respect and learn some NZ history.

    • @vackon8969
      @vackon8969 Před 3 lety +31

      Ruined your 69 likes (nice)

    • @TheHappyUruk
      @TheHappyUruk Před 3 lety +9

      @@vackon8969 we can at least get this one to it

    • @StBurkeINC
      @StBurkeINC Před 3 lety +48

      There once was a hobbit that lived in a hole

    • @CelestialKingShawn
      @CelestialKingShawn Před 3 lety +7

      @@StBurkeINC I red that in the male bard from Skyrim voice. Only I was thinking of Ragnar the Red.

    • @StBurkeINC
      @StBurkeINC Před 3 lety +14

      @@CelestialKingShawn ~there once was a hobbit that lived in a hole, who'd have an adventure so brave and so bold~

  • @poemarnan5498
    @poemarnan5498 Před 3 lety +115

    Actually Paul Revere yelled, "The Regulars are Coming!" because at the time they were all "British".

    • @SteampunkClaws8341
      @SteampunkClaws8341 Před 2 lety +4

      I was actually just about to comment that

    • @ThunderPlayer_WT
      @ThunderPlayer_WT Před 2 lety +1

      The first Americans were British, so I support this

    • @pauliewalnuts2527
      @pauliewalnuts2527 Před 2 lety +9

      Not only that. There were 3 riders, not just pual. But pual gets all the credit.

    • @Farm.team601
      @Farm.team601 Před 6 měsíci +1

      i thought it was the redcoats i may be wrong tho

  • @rachelwinegar3199
    @rachelwinegar3199 Před 3 lety +212

    Such a heart warming family.
    Blessing from Tennessee!

  • @Surreal_things_007
    @Surreal_things_007 Před 3 lety +641

    Oversimplified is a very interesting history teller. In all of his videos, it is not a serious history teacher vibe, but more of funny history teacher vibes.

    • @pgbrown12084
      @pgbrown12084 Před 3 lety +11

      Absolutely! All of his work is outstanding!

    • @SuperXarus
      @SuperXarus Před 3 lety +20

      keeping kids laughing keeps them interested in the subject.

    • @ALJ9000
      @ALJ9000 Před 3 lety +1

      My history teacher had the same vibes

    • @Oddity2994
      @Oddity2994 Před 3 lety +1

      He's like a clean version of sam o nella

    • @liammahan4497
      @liammahan4497 Před 3 lety

      @@ALJ9000 history teachers, for me atleast, have always had a fun vibe

  • @alanparsonsfan
    @alanparsonsfan Před 3 lety +338

    John Adams' brilliant wife basically said that people in the future would never really understand how hard they worked and suffered to pull this Revolution off. Nadine you were right, nothing worth fighting for comes easy.

    • @Rakerong
      @Rakerong Před 3 lety +18

      This is why I love the American Revolution more than most other engagements in history. The sheer effort, grit, luck and skill of everyone involved led to victory over a more experienced military nation. It's David vs. Goliath.

    • @georgesakellaropoulos8162
      @georgesakellaropoulos8162 Před 3 lety +7

      We got lucky. England and France's relationship was strained from the beginning. The French saw this as a way to make the British fight on at least two fronts. Combine this with the increasing distaste for the war among the English people, and we gained our independence. It was a very close run thing.

    • @marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938
      @marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938 Před 3 lety +2

      Its because of that strained relationship that we had war...it wasn't just the lack of representation and taxes...tax structure wasn't like today...those taxes effected mainly the well off...but the proclamation line of 1765 which was the result of the French and Indian war effected those seeking to settle to the west of the Appalachian Mountains and seeking to farm land of their own...the French and Indian war is what put England and France both in debt to start with...

    • @TheBarkinFrog
      @TheBarkinFrog Před 2 lety

      Who is Nadine???

    • @alanparsonsfan
      @alanparsonsfan Před 2 lety

      @@kingwacky184 A prior commenter or a person in the video. I was saying they were correct

  • @clinthowe7629
    @clinthowe7629 Před 2 lety +67

    the Original colonies were 13 in number, by the time of the war of 1812 between the US and the UK there were 15 states, the Star Spangled Banner was written at that time and there were 15 stars and 15 stripes on the flag, they soon realized that if they added a stripe every time the added a new state the flag would soon look like a scroll rather than a flag, so it was decided to only have the original 13 stripes, and just add a star when a new state was added. 😊

    • @Davemurray2880isaindian
      @Davemurray2880isaindian Před rokem

      The war of 1812, first major US loss, they got their asses handed to them and their White House was burnt to the ground. Check out how they went attacking the Canadians, it's hilarious

  • @prinzezzqtpi5437
    @prinzezzqtpi5437 Před 3 lety +58

    A family that learns together is an amazing thing indeed. Much love from the states, and I wish a bright future upon your awesome kids.

  • @Tommy1977777
    @Tommy1977777 Před 3 lety +275

    What a great family this is!

  • @heidihaeni7783
    @heidihaeni7783 Před 3 lety +230

    "Nothing worth fighting for comes easy." -Nadine

  • @gretchenmeisel5032
    @gretchenmeisel5032 Před 3 lety +52

    I want to thank you for taking your time to learn about our National Anthem. You brought tears to my eyes. I am 78 years old and have always been proud of my country. And, I love it with all my heart. You are a wonderful family and your children and just lovely. Your friend, Gretchen Meisel, from New Hampshire.

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 Před 2 lety +9

    It's amazing how much your daughter looks like the mother and the son looks like dad. Y'all are a beautiful family. Thanks for this great content

  • @denniswhitney6147
    @denniswhitney6147 Před 3 lety +124

    Hello to all of you. My fave New Zealanders EVER.

  • @RImudlark
    @RImudlark Před 3 lety +570

    The entire revolution was based on the simple matter that the Americans - or colonists as they were known at that time - were requesting representation in the parliament that was levying taxes on them and they were denied. Hence the phrase “No Taxation Without Representation” being so prominent in the American lexicon. I enjoy your family’s videos and am looking forward to part 2. And to my fellow Americans, have a happy and safe 4th of July tomorrow.

    • @MOBOBBA2166
      @MOBOBBA2166 Před 3 lety +5

      Honestly yes and no. What they probably Deep down wanted was back to salutary neglect. Bc if they got representation they still would pretty get 0 say bc their representation woukd still be extremely small. No taxation without representation was Honestly I Nice catchphrase that got more of the uneducated behind lol. It's a very simple ideal everyone can get behind.

    • @Naplesfrank154
      @Naplesfrank154 Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you @erica Doty, you have a wonderful and safe day on Sunday and everyday too. 😁🇺🇸 🇬🇧

    • @onlythewise1
      @onlythewise1 Před 3 lety

      colonist also owed the king for money king loan to the colonist

    • @sdb816
      @sdb816 Před 3 lety +8

      No, it was not about “no taxation without representation,” that’s the propaganda they teach kids in government schools. The revolution was about liberty from tyranny, everything fought for in the Bill of Rights. Freedom from kings.

    • @onlythewise1
      @onlythewise1 Před 3 lety

      @@sdb816 my family was there I know what my family fought for

  • @jackburton3701
    @jackburton3701 Před 3 lety +15

    Fun video. Good wishes from just outside Boston. Fun fact, John Adams the 2nd President of the U.S. was the lawyer defending the British troops of the Boston Massacre. And he was a member of the Sons of Liberty but he really believed everyone should have a fair trial.

  • @theclarksvillepiper9202
    @theclarksvillepiper9202 Před 2 lety +8

    The amazing part is that most of these men were in their 20s and 30s at this time. We have their portraits showing them as distinguished older men, but at the time of these events they were much younger. I have an ancestor that was recognized by Washington for his heroism at the battle of White Plains NY.

  • @Fuzz32
    @Fuzz32 Před 3 lety +76

    “Nothing worth fighting for comes easy.”
    “Freedom isn’t free.”
    TRUTH!!!

    • @robertenyart9863
      @robertenyart9863 Před 2 lety +4

      YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

    • @Taya_636
      @Taya_636 Před rokem +2

      Freedom isn’t free unless your Canada, I mean they kinda just asked for it and got it

    • @bigloopsie
      @bigloopsie Před rokem +1

      @@Taya_636 you can’t say no to canadians

    • @Taya_636
      @Taya_636 Před rokem +1

      @@bigloopsie true, they’re very nice 👍 my grandma’s actually from Canada and she’s the best

    • @georgejohnson6561
      @georgejohnson6561 Před rokem +1

      @@Taya_636 they're still under the british crown

  • @kylemichael9647
    @kylemichael9647 Před 3 lety +676

    Such a wholesome family. I love how you guys respect American history. You guys ever visited America? That would make an awesome video!

    • @lw3918
      @lw3918 Před 3 lety +63

      Just stay away from Democrat states and you'll have a wonderful time.

    • @madelyngale4574
      @madelyngale4574 Před 3 lety +34

      @@lw3918 They would love 😘 the democratic states 🤪🤪🤪🤪😘😘😘😘😘😘

    • @lw3918
      @lw3918 Před 3 lety +36

      @@madelyngale4574 no. Trust me I live in one unfortunately.

    • @lasbagman1
      @lasbagman1 Před 3 lety +31

      @@lw3918 aren’t you a Ray of sunshine .

    • @baileypaliolonga5620
      @baileypaliolonga5620 Před 3 lety +23

      @@lw3918 True that!!! South OC though in California is nice. The rest of Cali... Not so much... Lol. Idk about the other Democrat states. But here's to hoping California turns red with the recall election!!!

  • @christinavigorandmoxie
    @christinavigorandmoxie Před 2 lety +6

    I absolutely adore that you teach your children about American history. Such a fun video to watch!

  • @autumn-marissamcclounie7868

    I love your family, I've seen this video at least 3 times on my own but this was the first time I genuinely laughed at all the quips. You guys have such positive energy, I hope to have a family like yours one day ❤️😊

  • @joycesimmons4797
    @joycesimmons4797 Před 3 lety +188

    I love how you are learning so much about America, especially our history.

    • @baileypaliolonga5620
      @baileypaliolonga5620 Před 3 lety +10

      They're learning more than some actual Americans!!!

    • @haxsvg9372
      @haxsvg9372 Před 3 lety +9

      @@baileypaliolonga5620 Right? Isn’t it sad that a majority of our own population doesn’t know it’s own history or geography?!?!

    • @DP-nl4uq
      @DP-nl4uq Před 3 lety +4

      It’s so American to be enamored by others learning about America

    • @projectc.j.j3310
      @projectc.j.j3310 Před 3 lety +9

      @@DP-nl4uq or literally any country…. As a Canadian it would be cool people learning about my history

    • @baileypaliolonga5620
      @baileypaliolonga5620 Před 3 lety +3

      @@haxsvg9372 absolutely tragic. Our public school system has failed so many children.

  • @doughensley6202
    @doughensley6202 Před 3 lety +52

    13 states at the revolution War in 1776. The number of states at time of star spangled banner in war of 1812 was 15 states.

    • @JustMe-gn6yf
      @JustMe-gn6yf Před 3 lety +11

      And the 13 stripes on the flag represent the 13 colonies

    • @Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina
      @Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina Před 3 lety +6

      *Colonies in 1776; States in 1812.

    • @doughensley6202
      @doughensley6202 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes. You are correct 13 stripes thirteen colonies. But the number of states at the time of 1812 was actually 15. Ohio and Louisiana were admitted to the union prior to the war of 1812 at the time of the star spangled banner

    • @trackrick
      @trackrick Před 3 lety +2

      There were 18 states during the War of 1812. Vermont was admitted in 1791, Kentucky in 1792, Tennessee in 1796, Ohio in 1803, and Louisiana just a few months before the War started in 1812. I lived in Kentucky when I was a kid, and it bugged me a little that KY didn't get to be the first state after the original 13. I got over it.

  • @richiegillham42069
    @richiegillham42069 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos and the over simplified videos, so this is a GREAT combination

  • @zackerykoehler3263
    @zackerykoehler3263 Před 2 lety

    You are the greatest CZcams family ever. & to help you guys out, I just subscribed to your channel. Cause you’re just that entertaining. & I respect you of learning about the history of my home country.👍🏾😉

  • @michaelromer7115
    @michaelromer7115 Před 3 lety +80

    You guys have a beautiful family. Much love from Texas !!!

  • @DiggerTheDwarf
    @DiggerTheDwarf Před 3 lety +94

    A couple of interesting points that got left out of this video: first of all, I read an article somewhere that said many historians agree that if the Continental Army had won the battle at Quebec, the Canadian colonists would have joined the rebellion, and there would be one big country in North America, rather than two. Secondly, in the original draft of the Constitution, Jefferson did actually include points that would have outlawed slavery. However, because it needed to be unanimously agreed upon, and the southern states wouldn't vote for it if it abolished slavery, those parts were removed in the final version.

    • @07laines07
      @07laines07 Před 3 lety +20

      Thomas Jefferson did manage to get an amendment added to the Virginia constitution that outlawed the bringing of new slaves into Virginia, considering the times I am still amazed he managed.
      Also Georgia was settled to be anti-slavery because of the deep Christian beliefs of Gen. George Oglethorpe. Georgia remained that way for the 10 years Oglethorpe was there.

    • @snakeinthegrass7443
      @snakeinthegrass7443 Před 3 lety +8

      That's one prob I see with this simple version. Missing important facts

    • @hyperionsf3220
      @hyperionsf3220 Před 2 lety +4

      @@snakeinthegrass7443 Yeah, like how it was gun confiscation that started it all, not taxes.

    • @mentaya11
      @mentaya11 Před 2 lety +2

      There are 3 big countries in North America, not 2. Mexico is in North America as well.

  • @Margalus
    @Margalus Před 2 lety

    I love your videos. I've never seen these OverSimplified videos before, it's a lot of fun watching them with you. Even though the Civil War ones made me tear up a few times.

  • @britnigailamon1257
    @britnigailamon1257 Před 9 měsíci

    So happy you chose to watch and react to Oversimplfied! One of my favorite channels on the platform!

  • @kdm71291
    @kdm71291 Před 3 lety +25

    It IS over-simplified...but it does give a lot of good general information.

  • @chelseabrinkman7789
    @chelseabrinkman7789 Před 3 lety +86

    The colonist also used guerrilla fighting tactics they learned from the Indigenous tribes. Which the British thought was bad form. Wars were fought by soldiers standing in rows not by using the landscape. Hard to get a clear shot when they are behind trees and in the deep thicket.

    • @joycesimmons4797
      @joycesimmons4797 Před 3 lety +5

      Have you ever heard "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton?? Guerrilla tactics that'll have you laughing.

    • @chelseabrinkman7789
      @chelseabrinkman7789 Před 3 lety +1

      @@joycesimmons4797 No but I will look it up. I love to laugh!

    • @nfw4747
      @nfw4747 Před 3 lety +4

      They did but all there major victories came with Traditional tactics that the French educated them on

    • @chelseabrinkman7789
      @chelseabrinkman7789 Před 3 lety +4

      @@nfw4747 So true. I did not include them. I just didn't think about that when I wrote my comment but , the French saved our ass. I am glad we could return the favor during WW2 or at least help.

    • @sce2aux464
      @sce2aux464 Před 3 lety

      "Tôi muốn trở thành "thể thao" hay tôi muốn chiến thắng trong cuộc chiến?"

  • @thatoneguy3032
    @thatoneguy3032 Před 2 lety

    I am from Arkansas, and recently found ya'll out. I love your channel and even though I live here, alot of this information I was unaware of. Thank you for your content :D

  • @thehowlinggamer5784
    @thehowlinggamer5784 Před 3 lety

    Just stumbled across your channel looking for a new reaction to oversimplified videos.
    So far, loving it!

  • @frandistabile4723
    @frandistabile4723 Před 3 lety +23

    Loved seeing you all laughing, and I did too! You are an awesome family, thank you for the respect you show for America. Fireworks are already going off here for the last two weeks. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

    • @judymac2590
      @judymac2590 Před 3 lety +1

      Had to giggle with how red Dad got with the "I'm gonna lick...." Gross. Too cute!!

    • @frandistabile4723
      @frandistabile4723 Před 3 lety

      I know Judy, that was funny and cute!

  • @robv4936
    @robv4936 Před 3 lety +114

    I still prefer it being called Independence Day instead of the 4th. So many here have forgotten, or don't know the true meaning of it, and how precious freedom is.

    • @kingscorpion7346
      @kingscorpion7346 Před 3 lety +2

      yeah, and it really bothers me when people flippantly say that its a "free" country. no, not really, it isn't. it was paid for with the blood of those who fought for the freedoms we were born into.

    • @billwatson5400
      @billwatson5400 Před 3 lety +4

      @@louielee5599 what is taught in schools is determined by the government. They don't want kids to know our history, or that we have the power, or that we have unalienable rights. They are flat out brainwashing them. You know the term domestic enemies? All you have to do is look at those in government. They are today's red coats

    • @DesertPrimrose
      @DesertPrimrose Před 3 lety +5

      I teach eighth grade in Arizona and I can confirm that Arizona's students are taught the foundations of our government. Whether it's enforced and reiterated at home is another story. Education is a team effort, and parenting is important.

    • @LoneTinaja
      @LoneTinaja Před 3 lety +2

      @Rob V - Yep. I always say “Independence Day” not “the 4th of July”.

    • @blobgooll9395
      @blobgooll9395 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SGlitz That explains why so many people voted for a senile president.

  • @angeloc.6550
    @angeloc.6550 Před 2 lety +1

    I love watching your videos! There needs to be a New Zealand history simplified too!
    I’ve learned so much from you folks, and NZ needs their own history shown like this video!

  • @michaelfilippelli3441
    @michaelfilippelli3441 Před 3 lety

    You guys have just became my favorite CZcams channel... Funny and fun to watch.. from the Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa. USA.

  • @MrGlenspace
    @MrGlenspace Před 3 lety +39

    Living in suburban NY we are steeped in revolutionary history. From the battle of Stony Point to a restaurant dating back to the time of Washington where he actually ate. With bits about Benedict Arnold, Anthony Wayne etc.
    When construction or road work is done people use metal detectors. On occasion where British troops were known to march or camp people find coins from that era.

    • @e-spy
      @e-spy Před 3 lety +2

      That's so cool!

    • @kingscorpion7346
      @kingscorpion7346 Před 3 lety +2

      I have always wanted to visit NY, and that would be amazing to find!

    • @ericstalter1917
      @ericstalter1917 Před 3 lety +6

      im one of those metal detecting guys. i have found 5 coins, a few musket balls, a continental army shoe buckle frame and a few pewter regiment buttons. my favorite find is a Mass. 6th regiment officer button. from what i read it was led by marquis de lafayette, washingtons right hand man. holding that history in my hand is kind of mind blowing

    • @charlesmills8712
      @charlesmills8712 Před 3 lety +4

      Same here. My family has been in the Morristown NJ area since before the Revolution. My ancestor and all of his brothers who were old enough served.

    • @kingscorpion7346
      @kingscorpion7346 Před 3 lety +1

      @@charlesmills8712 wow! for a family to remain in an area for that long of time! I have ancestors who fought in the American Revolution, but I know nothing about them.

  • @darci1410
    @darci1410 Před 3 lety +76

    After watching your family watch some of the history of USA it made me think of schoolhouse rock. Back in the 80s they used to play short videos in-between Saturday morning cartoons here to teach kids different subjects and America was one of them. Besides America, they did grammer, math, science. You should check them out.

    • @gemoftheocean
      @gemoftheocean Před 3 lety +2

      Grammar not "Grammer"

    • @darci1410
      @darci1410 Před 3 lety +3

      @@gemoftheocean i guess i should go back and watch some of those schoolhouse videos and brush up on my "grammar" you must be a teacher

    • @margiefigueroa853
      @margiefigueroa853 Před 3 lety +5

      Sorry, School House Rock was started in 1973. I grew up on it, I was 9 years old and was a first time watcher.

    • @ArtsyMagic239
      @ArtsyMagic239 Před 3 lety

      Man, School House Rock takes me back to elementary school in like 2007. Makes me realize how old we all are now!

    • @camillemayers103
      @camillemayers103 Před 3 lety +3

      Schoolhouse Rock was wonderful!

  • @-MR_FISH-
    @-MR_FISH- Před 8 měsíci

    I just wanted to day you have an awesome family and your channel is very underrated, you deserve much more subs

  • @drewgamezzz8482
    @drewgamezzz8482 Před 2 lety +2

    And I will always love the way this man decides to teach history by making it entertaining and also hilarious.

  • @jenn1320
    @jenn1320 Před 3 lety +87

    Going to a fireworks show tonight!

    • @Montweezy
      @Montweezy Před 3 lety

      I just got back from one at the Charlotte Knights game. AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox! Great show reflecting off the mirrored glass of all the buildings in uptown Charlotte. Very Pretty! About a 20 minute fireworks show!

  • @jhoang861
    @jhoang861 Před 3 lety +32

    I love Oversimplified on youtube! And I love how you’re entertaining your kids with history with a bit of comedy. It’s definitely more fun that way.

  • @vinnydaq13
    @vinnydaq13 Před rokem

    Oversimplified is one of my favorite You Tube channels. All his videos are pure gold!

  • @SirFloofy001
    @SirFloofy001 Před rokem

    Oversimplified is my favorite way of learning about history, hes funny yet still insightful and knowledgeable.

  • @tthinker9897
    @tthinker9897 Před 3 lety +76

    Daughter is a spitting image of mother, and son looks exactly like father - minus the beard and taped fingers (? ouch!). Love your family and love your videos.

  • @calendarpage
    @calendarpage Před 3 lety +25

    After watching you guys have a root beer float, I got some vanilla frozen yogurt and diet orange soda (I'm diabetic so I have to choose lower sugar items and already had the diet orange) and made an orange float - it tastes like a vanilla and orange ice cream we call a Creamsicle. The cool float is so refreshing. Thanks for bringing back a memory. Now I'm ruined for the rest of the summer.

    • @e-spy
      @e-spy Před 3 lety

      hot summers on a midwest farm...that is a treat we made daily at 4pm.

  • @GraniteStateofMind
    @GraniteStateofMind Před 2 měsíci

    I drive right through the Concord, Massachusetts area every day on my way to work, and seeing all of the historical sights that were so integral to the nation’s founding never fails to give me goosebumps!

  • @azlanhashim7579
    @azlanhashim7579 Před 2 lety +3

    I wished that guy was my history teacher. The story telling was on point and so much fun. Easy to understand👍🏻👍🏻❤❤

  • @johnjomennelson8631ForEveryone

    I just love what you are doing as a family, a whole family, too many families are divided by school, jobs, media, internet, you name it, it's like we put up more walls in the home than are necessary. Good bless you, you have a friend in Florida who loves your family.

  • @carlprince2866
    @carlprince2866 Před 3 lety +292

    I wish American Children were being given such good educations as you ar giving yours.

    • @jessiceeoriginal
      @jessiceeoriginal Před 3 lety +20

      Those who are being homeschooled sure are. I know because my sis homeschools 3 and they are learning about true American history not that crap government/public schools teach now. And with me being their aunt, they are learning how to be a true American Patriot.🇺🇸 What the schools won't teach, it is up to us older generations to teach them. Or they will never learn.

    • @motonut4503
      @motonut4503 Před 3 lety +17

      Forreal man. Our educational system is now marxist indoctrination. Look into the books they are reading to 5 year olds

    • @salemkitty5786
      @salemkitty5786 Před 3 lety +13

      I’m pretty sure every American is going to know the basic story of this...

    • @Fergus_0703
      @Fergus_0703 Před 3 lety +2

      @RetroGamerV32 I’m not American and I know a thing or two about this war.

    • @KalEL224
      @KalEL224 Před 3 lety +2

      @[redacted] • 90 years ago I bet you thought the insurrection on Jan 6 was a good idea huh?

  • @oliviacooley1195
    @oliviacooley1195 Před 3 lety

    I love how much you guys enjoyed the humor of this video.

  • @johnbeard2233
    @johnbeard2233 Před rokem

    Love y’all-makes my day watching!

  • @chorlauheung4920
    @chorlauheung4920 Před 3 lety +40

    Love this family! Always smiling and enjoying all-things American.

  • @deborahjohansen1776
    @deborahjohansen1776 Před 3 lety +9

    You guys are absolutely the BEST! I love your family and your relationships and how much you clearly love each other! It is so heartwarming to see a family as close as you all! Thank you for always making my day when you post a video!

  • @TexanInVirginia
    @TexanInVirginia Před 2 lety +2

    “No taxation without representation!” was one of the statements made by colonists during that time which eventually lead to the idea of Independence.
    Definitely need to check out Oversimplified WW1 and WW2 videos next 👀

  • @PershingOfficial
    @PershingOfficial Před 3 lety +2

    In my hometown, houses have stars on them indicating the amount of minutemen who lived there

  • @jennifermorris6848
    @jennifermorris6848 Před 3 lety +29

    Thomas Jefferson wrote anti slavery parts to the declaration but they were taken out so that all the colonies would sign. He also freed his slaves upon his death.

    • @dalecouch1995
      @dalecouch1995 Před 3 lety +7

      Jennifer: Jefferson freed only a few of his slaves in his will. Maybe a total of five and a couple before he died. About 200 slaves were sold from his estate. Some of those gained freedom other ways, I think. However, he did originally write a condemnation of slavery in the Declaration that was removed. He asserted it was an evil foisted by Great Britain on the colonies. The thing, for me, that is worth remembering is that although we can criticize Jefferson for his actions, it is difficult to do so without using language and ideas that he partially invented or was first to implement meaningfully, such as "equality." Glad you are thinking about these things. Please consider my remark an amplification of yours rather than a correction. Cheers.

    • @hk_802
      @hk_802 Před 3 lety +4

      @@dalecouch1995 I'll have to go back and verify, but I believe there were Virginia state laws that only allowed for a certain number to be freed in accordance to a last will and testament. The rest had to either be sold off as estate or passed to next of kin.

    • @LC-sc3en
      @LC-sc3en Před 2 lety +1

      @@hk_802 I looked and it seemed during his lifetime he could have by law freed any slave he held between the ages of 18 (if a woman) and 21 (if a man) and 45. The fact that he only freed 5 slaves and passed over 200 hundred on in his will as objects of wealth means he either owned 200 people that were all younger than 18/21 or over 45 and kept selling the younger off before they reached 18 or 21 as to avoid having to make the decision to free them. Or only owned slaves older than 45 over the course of his life. Which... seems unlikely.
      Jefferson said he thought slavery was evil but made an exception for himself because he and his family were economically or habitually reliant on slave labor. Not unlike a person who says cheating is a sin and yet when they do it they had "understandable" emotional reasons for it. Except for instead of cheating it is keeping human beings in forced bondage, forcing them to work for free, with no control over their own fate and giving them to your children to own when you die.

    • @ZeroEagle667
      @ZeroEagle667 Před 2 lety

      So he didn't even free his slaves until he died? Disgraceful.

  • @Draksync
    @Draksync Před 3 lety +11

    Oversimplified is a great channel for learning history. If you want to learn about more major events, I recommend his videos on the Civil War, both World Wars, the Russian Revolution, the Cold War, and his most recent video on the Napoleonic Wars. The mini wars are fun too, and as New Zealanders you may be interested in the Emu Wars of Australia.

  • @berniecioffoletti3398
    @berniecioffoletti3398 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed this video and your family watching it. You're a great family! 👍

  • @bwilliams463
    @bwilliams463 Před 10 měsíci

    I love Oversimplified's vids; entertaining and informative at the same time. I can't help that if history was presented like this in schools, it would be far more effective than traditional teaching methods.

  • @rafijaxsen7227
    @rafijaxsen7227 Před 3 lety +9

    What a beautiful family! God bless.

  • @bigdant1291
    @bigdant1291 Před 3 lety +10

    I’m glad to see y’all taking interest in our History, Happy 4th of July yall.

  • @Sultan18951948
    @Sultan18951948 Před 2 lety +1

    As an American who knows this stuff it is still so cool watching your family learn these things. Great channel idea guys.

  • @peterweaver3373
    @peterweaver3373 Před 11 měsíci

    Your family is wholesome. Thank you for the time you gave.

  • @mickerdoodle51
    @mickerdoodle51 Před 3 lety +12

    I love seeing your love of freedom.

  • @SiVisPacem_ParaBellum
    @SiVisPacem_ParaBellum Před 3 lety +167

    That awkward moment when a lovely family from New Zealand knows more about American history than actual Americans. Much love and respect ✊

    • @jessiceeoriginal
      @jessiceeoriginal Před 3 lety +3

      The awkward moment? Abraham Lincoln was self educated. He didn't let a lack of knowledge stop him from doing great things. Maybe it is more self realization that one needs to spend time on learning ones history. Try looking at Hillsdale College for American history. They are a Patriotic college and offer free classes. Also, Christian Books have American history books just to read. Check both sites out. What could it hurt?

    • @SiVisPacem_ParaBellum
      @SiVisPacem_ParaBellum Před 3 lety +8

      @@jessiceeoriginal You misunderstood my statement. I didn’t say myself, I said Americans in general. I myself am a huge history nerd and cant get enough of it. There are a lot of American individuals who couldn’t even tell you what year the Declaration of Independence was signed and frankly dont care which is a shame. I respect this family for looking into what our own countrymen wont spend the time researching.

    • @celebrim1
      @celebrim1 Před 3 lety +17

      That awkward moment when an American engages in the thoroughly American past-time of bashing his fellow Americans in order to feel superior to them.

    • @stephenwallace9555
      @stephenwallace9555 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SiVisPacem_ParaBellum I’m a history buff too bro. Cant get enough of it!!!

    • @cambarkman558
      @cambarkman558 Před 3 lety +3

      The overconfident brashness of Americans is hilarious when you now how bad their own educational system is, lol

  • @haveagoodone2935
    @haveagoodone2935 Před 2 lety

    Videos like this is why I love the internet.
    Much love from Texas

  • @bradhenderson6011
    @bradhenderson6011 Před 3 lety +1

    My 5th Great Grandfather, Hugh Pierce, fought in our Revolution as part of the South Carolina Volunteer Militia.

  • @atvalleau
    @atvalleau Před 3 lety +16

    Greetings from Baltimore! You know, Britain was the superpower of the day back then, and the American colonies should not have been able to defeat them. But, somehow, they did. Amazing, really. Love you guys and your videos. Looking forward to Part Deux! Take care.

    • @jayseaborg3895
      @jayseaborg3895 Před 3 lety +3

      Baltimore born and bred myself-the colonies were Britain's Vietnam-long supply lines, too much territory to cover, too expensive to fight, never knowing which people were on your side and which were only pretending to be, hit-and-run tactics against superior numbers, and another country helping the rebels. The parallels are many.

    • @ZeroEagle667
      @ZeroEagle667 Před 2 lety

      The colonies had France and Spain on their side but yeah it was pretty impressive...
      That the Americans could lie so hard in their declaration of independence.

    • @tk-6967
      @tk-6967 Před 2 lety

      Britain wasn't the superpower of the day. The british in the 1700s had little to no global influence, and they didn't have the best army, certainly not a bad one, but with the sheer numbers of colonists and the power of France and Spain bearing down on them there wasn't much they could do. Britain was yet to reach empire status and didn't hold territory in india yet, so yeah

  • @Davehoekst
    @Davehoekst Před 3 lety +17

    Look up the Newburgh Conspiracy. "Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." - George Washington

    • @jayseaborg3895
      @jayseaborg3895 Před 3 lety +1

      One of the all-time best Washington moments. Washington is a very underrated politician (his Farewell Address with its warning against European entanglements is another such example of his political instincts).
      That was a theatrical and unbelievably important moment in American history. Had that meeting gone in a different direction, this country may have fallen apart before it ever had a chance to grow.

  • @gotaigo
    @gotaigo Před 3 lety +1

    Hello New Zealand family. It was enjoyable watching your reactions to the history of our great nation. You are great parents for educating your children on history outside of your native land. I was on the journey as well and although I knew in general a lot of the history, I enjoyed watching your reactions. I am a Korean- American who emigrated to the U.S. 47 years ago when I was a child at the age of 6. I am a proud naturalized citizen of America and appreciate the rich history of how America was founded. That was enjoyable to watch especially how it was humorously told with much laughter. Looking forward to seeing part 2!

  • @drinkfuls9119
    @drinkfuls9119 Před 11 měsíci +3

    glad y’all are enjoying our history because i’m such a history buff 😂 -salutations from boston!

  • @cassandrathatsme4382
    @cassandrathatsme4382 Před 3 lety +9

    Love your reaction vids, and I love seeing N.Z. through your videos.

  • @brettg274
    @brettg274 Před 3 lety +10

    This should be how history is taught in school.

  • @braidentoelke2735
    @braidentoelke2735 Před 2 lety

    Loved seeing how much the whole family enjoyed this classic video

  • @fr57ujf
    @fr57ujf Před rokem

    That was fun to watch. It's like I'm sitting in the room with you. Really funny and informative video.

  • @sherrij888
    @sherrij888 Před 3 lety +4

    My favorite Kiwi's , ok the only Kiwi's I know but still my favorite.😁Thanks for sharing your beautiful country and family with us.🥰

  • @odd1545
    @odd1545 Před 3 lety +3

    Great channel! I've been watching since you were reacting solo to sports videos! Great family! I love that you're teaching your children about another country. I'm in America and I believe all countries and cultures should be learned about and respected. And I still love my own. Thank you for doing your part in eliminating ignorance and educating the young! You're doing God's work, sir!

  • @thatmemestar378
    @thatmemestar378 Před 2 lety

    Hi , I'm your new subscriber and just got this video recommended, nice family . Keep it up

  • @supercolinblow
    @supercolinblow Před rokem +1

    BTW I'm thrilled to see someone from another country who is fascinated by our history and culture as much as you guys. It's very refreshing. (Many from Europe in particular assume we have no culture and history at least nothing compared to them!) Kudos to you. I'm always happy to see your reaction videos for this very reason. Keep up the good work!

  • @RICHBEFORE21
    @RICHBEFORE21 Před 3 lety +4

    Loving the consistency💪🏾💪🏾

  • @jonunya1163
    @jonunya1163 Před 3 lety +6

    When you watch part 2, pause when you laugh so you don't miss something

  • @disciplegames2472
    @disciplegames2472 Před 3 lety

    Loki fell in love with this channel the moment im 3 minutes in youve earned a sub im looking forward to you guys reactions to more oversimplified

  • @SeranaDovah
    @SeranaDovah Před 2 lety +1

    Y’all are so cute. I enjoy your genuine laughter. Just make sure you pause the video! I hate it when people laugh so hard they miss the content! But at the same time keep laughing. Y’all are awesome! Just get the giggles out like I do! Then proceed. ☺️

  • @michaelv3770
    @michaelv3770 Před 3 lety +4

    There is also an oversimplified video on the Civial War, the prohibition, etc. Check it out

  • @salmonti9707
    @salmonti9707 Před 3 lety +3

    What great kids.... So interested and eager to learn. The parents should be proud of them.

  • @americanmutt9089
    @americanmutt9089 Před 2 lety

    This is the best reaction to this I have seen, because you include your kids in it.

  • @ZachF1985
    @ZachF1985 Před 3 lety

    This is great can’t wait for part 2

  • @danmauller4069
    @danmauller4069 Před 3 lety +33

    Whatever the USA may have become, you have to admit our origin story - even with its warts - is pretty epic.

    • @makutas-v261
      @makutas-v261 Před 3 lety +2

      Fine, but just your origin story.
      And the civil war, that was pretty noble too.

    • @camilomadrigal6762
      @camilomadrigal6762 Před 3 lety

      The civil war is noble but hypocritical
      -African American

    • @yourfavoritepastor7525
      @yourfavoritepastor7525 Před 3 lety

      We are still the best country. We have become 👍. We are the only free country with a free speech and a right to have guns. USA is the best. Name a better country I dare you

    • @camilomadrigal6762
      @camilomadrigal6762 Před 3 lety

      Great Britain france Japan

    • @danmauller4069
      @danmauller4069 Před 3 lety

      @@yourfavoritepastor7525 You are factually incorrect. Mexico and Guatemala include the right to bear arms in their constitutions.

  • @joycesimmons4797
    @joycesimmons4797 Před 3 lety +3

    Great history lesson! I am a descendant of 12 documented patriots of the Revolution and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

  • @angieg9461
    @angieg9461 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Your channel has popped up in my feed and I thought what the heck…I’ll watch. Much respect to you about learning about my country’s history. I’m a descendant of men who fought for the US founding during the American Revolution I am a member of the lineage society Daughters of the American Revolution. One of my Patriots John Hasty enlisted while living in Virginia for 3 years. He was at the Battle of Brandywine…among others. I’m currently reading a book about what happened to the Loyalists (those American Colonists who stayed loyal and fought with the Brits)after the Revolution. Quite eye opening. I’m a huge fan of the detective series Brokenwood…we are all so stereotyped…now I feel the need to find out more about New Zealand…wondering if Loyalists from here settled there….great channel…I’ll continue to watch. Huzzah!

  • @anauthor3330
    @anauthor3330 Před 3 lety

    This is a great family you have here; I hope you are all successful and happy in life!

  • @TylerBunchanumbers
    @TylerBunchanumbers Před 3 lety +19

    Thank you so much for your interest in our country. We've been so blessed in America and are genuinally interested in the freedoms of others. The wars fought by the US are typically described to be for oil, power, & land (which we already have) but in fact are to lend a hand to those thirsting for freedom. Civil War, WW1, WW2 , Korea, Vietnam, Iraq.... If you really stop and think about it what did the US benefit from any of them? They were fought to bring freedom to those whose backs were against the wall and could not do it for themselves. We see ourselves as the big brother by God's Providence and we take this role extremely serious. To the point of dying. It hurts to see some cheapen the death of all our fallen soldiers by saying it's all about oil. We have more oil than we'd ever use already (Texas, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico). Yeah we're loud, brash, and annoying but at the end of the day "Greater love hath no man than this. To give his life for a friend". You cannot begin to understand the mindset of Americans without starting with its Christian roots and their relationship with freedom. i.e. The Puritans.
    Anyway, love the channel. My wife and I have been inspired to watch some NZ vids with our kids.
    God bless.
    BTW, The greatest example of what I'm speaking of is David Eubanks. His life has been made into a documentary on Amazon Prime. Please watch. Life changing. If you can't see on Amazon there are bootlegged versions on CZcams but don't benefit the "mission".

    • @makutas-v261
      @makutas-v261 Před 3 lety +5

      coughlandyoustolecough

    • @ArtsyMagic239
      @ArtsyMagic239 Před 3 lety +1

      I wouldn't include the Iraq and Vietnam wars though. Sure taking down Al Queda was a good reason but the moment Bin Laden was dead and the group scattered we should have been out of there. They continued the war because of supposed nuclear weapons that weren't even there. Plus many Americans also protested the Vietnam War because they knew it was wrong.

    • @crisremr6894
      @crisremr6894 Před 3 lety +1

      I think right now US needs to become the savior of his own continent people specially in some countries in the Americas that doesn't have the best luck because of the corruptions, drug cartels, lack of industrialization and development and make best relations with their continental allies as Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, and all of the sovereign nations of the west because all of the continental Americas from Alaska to Patagonia in Argentina needs to become developed countries before Asians control every aspect in economic and power terms. China right now has so much power in his hands and the are gaining allies in Asia and the eastern world and the future in 30 years would be another so the western nations including Europe, Latin America, The US and Canada need to become one to stabilize the power concentration in one side.

  • @patrickv391
    @patrickv391 Před 3 lety +24

    I am a true born Son of Liberty, yes we still exist.

    • @odd1545
      @odd1545 Před 3 lety +4

      Good bless America. I love my country!

    • @TheEDJ1984
      @TheEDJ1984 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jaysandt8491 We are everywhere and we are watching and waiting

  • @erikowren7894
    @erikowren7894 Před 3 lety

    I grew up in Lexington, MA. Ever April 15th they still hold reenactments of the battle at Lexington. The a big fun parade. Great memories.

  • @timallen41
    @timallen41 Před 3 lety

    You guys are delightful.....please continue doing these reviews...