As a Native Texan and loyal follower of the many many many Simon Whistler channels I have to say I absolutely Loved this amazing very informative well done episode!! ❤
My family came to Texas and 1823 and it was my 7th great grandfather who got the land title. Every generation since has been born in Texas my son will make the 8th generation. I took my wife and my son to a town called Terrell Texas near where my family settled after they came from Augustine, they have an old cemetery there and I was able to find one of my ancestors Graves and had my son stand next to it it's pretty crazy and I'm very thankful for my early ancestors for giving me the opportunity to live my life as a Texan.
Living my whole life in the area where most the history of the revolution happened, it was really awesome to hear it from a historian's perspective. Thank you.
Me too! Our TX history teachers version of teaching was having us copy 4 blackboards full of notes most days so I didnt retain a lot of it but being from the central area to the revolutions history so I always have read the historical markers in our town and surrounding areas when going out of town.
@@SKa-tt9nm Correct. Simon Whistler a self-described "media personality" who has a BA in business and a postgraduate diploma in law. He has no extensive background in history, not even as an amateur. He mostly works as a narrator.
@@benjaminstueck5464 I don’t really think it’s about how it ended but what they achieved while they were in power. Santa Ana fell from power several times and made a come back each time, but Napoleon was in power for 15 years straight. During that time he created the largest European empire since the Romans and changed the course of history on a large scale. You can’t underestimate the effect bringing a meritocracy to Europe had on the world. He was a dictator, but in hindsight it rapidly advanced the spread of democracy in Europe and then the rest of the world. Of course Napoleons comeback ultimately failed, but Napoleon was on a whole other level from Santa Ana.
@@-MarcusAurelius it's obviously undeniable that Napoleon is on another level, but I would say that Santa Ana, intentionally or not, helped change the course of an entire continent, and therefore by extension the world later on.
The Alamo is what got me into history. It seemed like such an epic story to my young mind. Of course now I know that the conflict between Mexico and the Texans was more nuanced and complicated but the Alamo still holds a special place in my heart. I also recommend the 2004 movie. Highly underrated.
Excellent documentary. I have found that things do not happen in a vaccuum nor as some people like to try to state that historical events happened for only one reason. Things have multiple levels and in many cases intended and unintended consequences. You covered the Texas Revolution in 30 minutes better than my Texas history teacher did in 3 months.
9th Generation Texan here. I don't think anyone in my family fought in the revolution, but my 6x Great-Grandfather was born in Texas in the year 1830, and Goliad is 30 minutes away by car from the family farm. I'm happy to see this channel cover something that affected my family so directly.
I had family "likely" at Gonzales. And did have a family member killed at Goliad. I tell anyone interested in my family history that the border crossed us. I likely had family fight for Mexico with the San Patricios.
It is difficult understand how Mr. Davy Crockett can be considered an "American Hero"... Well, may be cuz curiously, it turns out that ALL US Heroes are Criminals. (Is a Verifiable Fact that ALL US Heroes are "Bandits". Is a sad truth: Our country, the US, is a world military and economic power, but nevertheless, no US Citizen can be proud of this, cuz our Empire is the product of Piracy, Slavery, Genocide, Murder of Word Leaders, the Opium and Cocaine Trafficking. And the Weakness of other sovereign nations. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies). Okay: Mr. Crockett was a Fur Trapper, Mercenary, Looter and Slaver. He was involved in the Dispossession, Robbery and Murder of the Native Nations of America. Particularly with the Cherokee, Shawnee, Creek, and Seminole Peoples. And it is precisely here that Mr. Crockett gains notoriety with his abuses. The Myth that Mr. Davy Crockett confronted Mr. Andrew Jackson for his "Intentions to take away territories from the Native Americans to concentrate them in Oklahoma", are False. Mr. Davy Crockett did NOT argue with Mr. Jackson. Quite the opposite. He supported him and the "Emigration" was carried out. Mr. Davy Crockett was a Barely Educated Fortune Seeker Adventurer who went all the way to Texas to Rob Property (as he had any real property of his own). In fact, all those who died at The Alamo were Pirates and Assassins. Mr. James "Jim" Bowie, for example, was a Mercenary who fled from southeastern Missouri to Louisiana, cuz the Law wanted him for a double murder. Mr. William Barret Travis, Mercenary, Slaver and Thief. Him, one day and without further ado, abandoned his pregnant wife; to his son and unborn daughter, to: "Start all over again, in Texas." He was also fleeing from the Law. Finally: Who died in The Alamo fought for the Independence of Texas? Independence? NOT! None of those who died at the Battle of The Alamo were originally from Texas. NO ONE! They were all newcomers. They were all from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, from Virginia, Carolina, Tennessee, etc. But not from Texas. All came to Texas cuz were promised 4,600 acres as soon as they won their war. Therefore, they were Pirates. For this to be understood, we make a comparison. Question: Is it Fair and Legal, that the Russians have declared the "Independence" of Donbas? Not! The Russians of Donbas can NOT declare "Independence" cuz they are NOT Ukrainians... They are Russians! Now: Is it Fair and Legal for Mr. Putin to Recognize and Annex the Donbas to Russia? Not! That's a Robbery. Well, this is exactly the same as what happened with Texas. The territory of Texas belonged to Mexico, and there was NO reason nor "Casus Belli" for citizens of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Carolina, etc. claim Territorial Rights. So which Independence? Why here, in US, the Pirates are Heroes?
I don't know if this is a big compliment to your team, Simon, or a condemnation of the curriculum of the time... But I grew up in Texas from the age of 8 until I was in my early 20's, so I was educated on Texas history. It focused mainly on the battles, and the key names (of which I don't remember hearing about Stephen Austin's father, however Sam Houston was a big name) but I don't recall ever learning about the happenings in the whole of Mexico and the political turmoil, and I find that a very big part of the big picture that was left out. I'm impressed at your channels' ability to add more important context and overall a greater understanding on my part, but feel this should've been part of my initial education. Either way I really enjoy learning from your channel, especially about topics I've received formal education on, and considered myself fairly well informed on. I took an entire semester and read a large (1700 page) book about the dictatorships of Stalin and Hitler but still learn a fair amount of things about both of them that was missed simply from watching a few 20ish minute videos you present from time to time. So thank you (and your team) for that.
History is quite interesting in that way. Somethings get very little focus, but the events can easily be considered as the point of no return for conflicts
Sant Anna was a cruel dictator who was not only oppressing Texas but all of Mexico. The US was not that far from the Revolution and with many people moving to Texas from the US, I am sure the American Revolution was not to distant in their minds. They were being oppressed by a dictator who abolished all forms of local legislature throughout Texas and Mexico along with the shredding of the Mexican Constitution. Just like with King George, the people in Texas were not going to put up with a tyrant in Santa Anna.
And your experience is why one I finished college that I honestly think while American history is important to learn we over learn it as the vomiting of dates. We really need to learn European/English history leading up to everything and latin american history for this time. Its ALL important and has a huge influence on what's going on here. But alas we don't we fail to teach history well and thus the mistakes of the past will be made again and again.
I have lived in San Antonio for my whole life. I've visited the Alamo on multiple occasions, it's a hallowed ground in a sense. The men who fought there almost certainly knew they would not see victory, yet they fought to their deaths nonetheless. It's very inspiring.
It’s not too baffling when you consider the government schools’ job is to turn out a bunch of ignorant communists. I like the way he says Nacagdoches 😄
One footnote. Part of the reason so many Americans poured into Texas was the string of economic disasters between 1815 and 1834, which includes the 1815 depression, 1822 recession, 1825 recession, 1828 recession, and 1833 recession. Defaulting on one’s debt to a creditor could result in incarceration back then (“debtors prisons”) until the debt was repaid. So, a lot of people in the US fled for Texas (Mexico) to avoid this fate (bankruptcy laws would not arise until the end of the 19th century). And, many of these debtors would abandon their homes and leave behind “G.T.T.” marked on the front door, so much so it became a common expression, “Gone To Texas”. Why Texas? Well, creditors could not enforce their claims against the fleeing American debtors in Texas (Mexico) as there was no treaty permitting it. Remember, these are two different countries. And, Texas was close and largely unsettled. So, cheap travel and cheap land to start over. That was basically the large appeal of Texas. A good place to start over.
Related to that, I have heard that texan colonists had very bad experiences in USA due to land speculation in USA. So when they move to Texas and land speculation reach them (Austin himself was a big league speculator) this causes a lot of unrest among colonists.
Texans and Americans forget two groups that were very important in those early times: the Spaniards (who received what is now the state of Missouri from the French and who tried to launch a Conquest of the West from Missouri ( p.e. New Madrid) by attracting Anglo-Americans ( and blacks) to Missouri to settle it, such as the well-known Moses Austin and Daniel Boone (and many more families, who in practice dedicated to lead mines and the fur trade) and then also to Texas (where they initially offered to each family that colonized Texas a piece of land of about 500 hectares in the Brazos River area) ... and the Comanches, who apparently had a war fever and who transformed the colonization of Texas into a continuous war that lasted until 1870 (and that caused real terror to the Mexicans that kept them away from Texas during the Spanish period)
1:15 - Chapter 1 - The wild frontier 5:05 - Chapter 2 - The age of instability 9:20 - Chapter 3 - Come and take it 13:40 - Chapter 4 - Fighting for survival 17:25 - Chapter 5 - Lord of chaos 21:40 - Chapter 6 - The biggest blunder
Might wanna mention why they have that cannon? Plus, you kinda just went crazy when you said some of the immigrants were intent on Revolution? Paraphrase, but let’s be real… we can’t just say that without explanation? Otherwise, great analysis.
The place where the Mexican soldiers were massacred after the battle is now a cemetery. No one wanted to build on the land since it was seen as haunted so the locals just started burying their dead there too My Great-Great Grandfather and his family are buried there and there’s a small memorial to the Mexican soldiers
@@jbo4547 lol... Size, Economy, Population and everything else Texas>Virginia. Y'all have even lost your Identity over time. Y'all aren't even consider a Southern state anymore.
@@texasforever7887 he said "i remember feeling sorry for anyone who wasn't from Texas"..... Yall definitely have the the biggest level of arrogance and honestly wouldn't be missed by the rest of the country. You can get better BBQ in other states and thats really the only thing you have. Why do people go to Texas? To see a small building (The Alamo), get BBQ, or they are there during a layover. Lol.
Native Mexican and Texan here. I view this history differently than most Texans since my family was Indigenous/Mexican in the Southern regions of Texas. A lot of violence soon ensued and my ancestors fled down south to Mexico and settled in the northern region of Monterrey. I love Texas though, it's my ancestor's lands.
I made a point to see the Alamo when I visited San Antonio a few years ago. I was really impressed by how well-preserved it was and how many interesting pieces of information were posted around the monument. I may not be a native born Texan, but the Lone Star State will always have a special place in my heart🤠
I love the video. They don't teach this in schools, which is a shame. It's an amazing story, and it's a story that needs to be told. Thank you, Simon, for sharing this.
Another native Texan here and with the exception of a few mispronunciations this video was pretty spot on with what we learn in Texas History class
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A smaller force facing a larger better trained force, in which no one expects the smaller force to win, the smaller force performs very well, impressing everyone watching and earning the support of outside players…. Seems familiar
@@dotdotdots6328 Vietnam has been invaded so many times they don't even take it personally any more. I want to visit, it must be a special place for so many people to want it, and for the Vietnamese to be so eager to defend it from outsiders.
Simon... how the hell is it that just when i think theres no way after ive subcribed to all 16,000 channels there could be any more, i search for a topic and wouldn't you know, 16,001. And every one of them are glorious. One of my top 3 favorite content creators ♥️
I went to Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Simon, you pronouncing Nacogdoches with your accent, is one of my favorite things of all time. :-)
Simon, your very British pronunciation of Zacatecas was truly spectacular. Little wonder the world still holds a grudge over the pronunciation of Worchestershire sauce. JK, wonderful job on the video as always.
Actually, his pronunciation was correct in Spanish. Texans tend to shorten the "e" in "-tecas" as TEK-as. Simon's pronunciation as TAKE-as is how the Mexicans say it.
@@jamesphelps9573 enough interesting stuff happened that its all year long. Starts with the natives and Spanish explorers. Then spend 4 months on the war and the rest of the year on the Republic of Texas. Oh don't forget we have a Texas pledge of allegiance also.
@@texasforever7887 yeah that’s crazy first time I heard it was when we went to my nieces play. I thought it was a joke at first then I saw the parents joining. Pretty cool though.
I’m a Kentuckian, but if Texas ever needed help I woulda went. Texas is cool. Served in the army with a lot of them and even was stationed there and liked it a lot. My fiance is from Huston as well.
Alot of people don't know that my ancestors Benjamin Rush Milam actually fought for Mexico at one point in time. I actually went to Texas recently to visit the statue of Ben Milam. Pretty cool.
For those wishing to know the "Full" history of Texas. I would recommend, Texas History Trust on RUclips. Gives one more of the, How's and why's. And dispels any myths and, lies that are out there. Good job Simon. But as a Texan. You sort left a few things out. But I get it when it comes to making these videos. I enjoyed.
"They brought their peculiar institution with them" - Slavery wasn't abolished in the UK until 1834, so it was a "peculiar institution" that made tidy profits for the UK as well...Brits were still heavily involved in the slave trade at exactly the time you referenced. Americans benefited from the slave trade, but the UK, with their sprawling empire and reach are the ones that finely tuned it to benefit their coffers.
Hi Simon.. Could you do a video on the siege of jadotiville about how Irish troops serving with the U.N. in the Congo came under attack and kicked ass.
The Mexican government did made all the settlers agree on some special rules like turning to Catholicism, learn and speak spanish and so on all of which obvisuly no one enforced and no one did.
I love this channel. I have no problem with this videos editing. But what's up with the 480 and and aspect ratio being off? I'm not complaining I just like hearing the stories behind what happened to make this low res.
How come you ignored the naval battles? Not many books cover that front but the ones I recall usually state that part of the reason the Mexican army spilt up was the Texas ships disrupting their naval supply lines.
@Survival prepping for normal people I PRAY YOU ARE RIGHT,MOST PEOPLE KNOW THE ALAMO ONLY.YOU SAY GOLIAD AND THEY SAY WHAT THAT.I BEEN TELLING PEOPLES ALL ABOUT IT FOR 60YRS. GOD BLESS
Was watching this on my phone with the volume turned up when I decided to yell “Fuck yeah Remember the Alamo!” I then heard my roommate who was apparently not sleeping but listening too yell the same thing. As native Texans born in and raised literally 10 minutes away from where the battle of San Jacinto took place and also seeing the historical marker where Santa Anna was captured it gets us all riled up and proud.
I'm from Texas, and while I am a bit proud of that, I have no illusions about it. Also, just to throw this out, we're quite industrialized, and tend to reserve yee-hawing for actual rodeos.
Damn you really just told everyone on this comment section “I’ve lived in Texas my whole life and have never stayed in the country other than driving through it to go to another big city”.
@@Texano5-0 Sure, whatever you say, buddy. I've seen, and visited, a good number of farms in Texas--my stepdad's family owns a chicken and cow farm. But I'm just clearing up that, no, we are not just farmers. We do have, as you say, big cities. And like I said earlier, we "yee-haw" at rodeos, where such behavior is fitting, and rarely at any other time.
@Survival prepping for normal people Nah, maybe... fourth or fifth? I like some of the stereotypes, but I'm a proud Unionist who scoffs at the Lost Cause myth and I don't find many of the rebels particularly admirable.
@Survival prepping for normal people I moved out in 2018 when I joined the army. I return every year for Christmas, but don't have the time to do a lot of traveling, and the cedar fog wreaks my sinuses. Also, I don't drink.
One hundred and eighty-five holding back five thousand. My family fought to take the Alamo, but luckily for me, they went home; seeing that it was a fool's errand to hold that ancient mission.
When I heard you mention my family's name I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement lol Ben Milam is a point of pride for my family and I'm a huge fan of all of your channels so it was awesome to hear you mention him. I'm surprised you didn't mention that there is a statue of him San Antonio or that he was actually a mercenary for Mexico before the war sparked off with America. Sadly he was killed by a Mexican sniper in the battle before the Alamo.
Very thorough, informative and interesting video! If this was covered when I was in school, I certainly don't remember any of it. Well done Simon and team! 👏 💯
Surprised you actually covered this thank you mate for telling the story of our great sate there aren't many well known channels such as yours that have covered it like I said thank you have a good day y'all and love from TEXAS 😉🤠
Some of the worst schools in the US. The worst corrupt politicians, Abbot and Cruz are the most crooked. A for profit prison industry that leads to higher incarceration rates than other US states because we have to keep feeding the system. Worst uninsured rates in the country. Some of the highest infant mortality rates in the US...so much for that "pro life" stance of our politicians in Texas. Or taxes are low and you can have a gun. Yep, such a great place.
I'm not proud of my politicians. But I'm a proud Texan. Texas is more than its current political environment. It's better than being from a boring state.
@@timothyhouse1622 It irritates me that your other post does not seem to be showing up. Either it has a word that Simon has automatically flagged or he purposely flagged your post.
@@timothyhouse1622 Maybe they're the best at electrical grids? Oh wait, 6 plants shut down due to heat. Maybe they're the best like PBR is when you're a cheap college student?
This was an amazing video. As a Texan I've been to Alamo several and to the San Jacinto Battle Ground many times for those who don't know that is where the last battle of the Texas War of Independence took place and where the Treaties of Velasco were signed. And honestly I find incredibly moving that Houston let Santa Ana live after all that he'd done.
Great video. As a native Texan who also speaks Spanish, hearing you pronounce all those names so far off from either their Spanish or English (should I say, Texan? or Texian?) pronunciations is wild. Absolutely wild. But fun, though.
I was hoping for The Yellow Rose of Texas story. Today you can stay at the Emily Morgan Hotel next to the Alamo in San Antonio. Emily Morgan, aka Emily West, aka The Yellow Rose of Texas, kept Santa Anna busy while the Texans attacked. War is never a fair fight.
Through your DNA? LMAO Did your relatives fight in the Great Mexican Land Steal? I see your Texas history came from a coach. The Texans had NO INTENTION of being an independent country. It was a huge shock to them that once they "won" their "freedom" there was a change in American presidents and their admittance into the US was DENIED. They didn't settle in MEXICAN lands so they could make their own country. They were actually expecting US troops to help them and they would be part of the US once it was over. The fact Texas was a country was by PURE ACCIDENT and they nearly FAILED as a country.
By a coach and they don't learn a dang thing. My Texas History PROFESSOR's first words to us in college was, "Unlearn all that stuff they taught you in public school, it was all BULLSHIT."
No, that was Jefferson Davis Santa Anna wore a plain uniform when he was captured. When he was led into camp, Mexican prisoners greeted their Presidente.
Please do some of the Arab-Israeli wars. I would be happy with the Israeli War of Independence, Suez Crisis, Six Day War, Yom Kippur war, or any of the intifadeh wars.
As a Native Texan and loyal follower of the many many many Simon Whistler channels I have to say I absolutely Loved this amazing very informative well done episode!! ❤
You said it better than I could
Me too me too!! East Texas
He'll yeah
Born in Kansas, been in and all over Texas since age 5. I've become a de facto Texan and wouldn't have it any other way.
Do u also get the feeling that nobody loves their state the way we do? God I love home.
My family came to Texas and 1823 and it was my 7th great grandfather who got the land title. Every generation since has been born in Texas my son will make the 8th generation.
I took my wife and my son to a town called Terrell Texas near where my family settled after they came from Augustine, they have an old cemetery there and I was able to find one of my ancestors Graves and had my son stand next to it it's pretty crazy and I'm very thankful for my early ancestors for giving me the opportunity to live my life as a Texan.
Family came here from South Carolina in 1829 and have been here ever since too!
And thank them for being crooks !!😂
That's awesome! What a great family history! I'm a native Texan, but my family history here only goes back a little over 100 years.
@@andrewlightbody4221 thank you brother, as long as they got here lol all that matters
Living my whole life in the area where most the history of the revolution happened, it was really awesome to hear it from a historian's perspective. Thank you.
Me too! Our TX history teachers version of teaching was having us copy 4 blackboards full of notes most days so I didnt retain a lot of it but being from the central area to the revolutions history so I always have read the historical markers in our town and surrounding areas when going out of town.
Simon isn’t a historian. His mispronunciation of just about every major place and leader in this video might have been a clue.
@@SKa-tt9nm Correct. Simon Whistler a self-described "media personality" who has a BA in business and a postgraduate diploma in law. He has no extensive background in history, not even as an amateur. He mostly works as a narrator.
Santa Anna may have modeled himself off of Napoleon.
But he lacked a lot of Napoleon’s best qualities.
How were their respective fates all that different?
@@benjaminstueck5464 I don’t really think it’s about how it ended but what they achieved while they were in power. Santa Ana fell from power several times and made a come back each time, but Napoleon was in power for 15 years straight. During that time he created the largest European empire since the Romans and changed the course of history on a large scale. You can’t underestimate the effect bringing a meritocracy to Europe had on the world. He was a dictator, but in hindsight it rapidly advanced the spread of democracy in Europe and then the rest of the world. Of course Napoleons comeback ultimately failed, but Napoleon was on a whole other level from Santa Ana.
@@-MarcusAurelius it's obviously undeniable that Napoleon is on another level, but I would say that Santa Ana, intentionally or not, helped change the course of an entire continent, and therefore by extension the world later on.
Agreed he could never make it to Russia.
But he had all his worst qualities.
The Alamo is what got me into history. It seemed like such an epic story to my young mind. Of course now I know that the conflict between Mexico and the Texans was more nuanced and complicated but the Alamo still holds a special place in my heart. I also recommend the 2004 movie. Highly underrated.
It is a good movie that doesn't shy away from the uglier side of the rebellion.
Excellent documentary.
I have found that things do not happen in a vaccuum nor as some people like to try to state that historical events happened for only one reason.
Things have multiple levels and in many cases intended and unintended consequences.
You covered the Texas Revolution in 30 minutes better than my Texas history teacher did in 3 months.
Mexico-"You do not fuck with Santa Ana."
Texas-"Hold my beer!"
Nailed it! 😂😂😂
Texas: “And bring me my branding iron”
9th Generation Texan here. I don't think anyone in my family fought in the revolution, but my 6x Great-Grandfather was born in Texas in the year 1830, and Goliad is 30 minutes away by car from the family farm. I'm happy to see this channel cover something that affected my family so directly.
I had family "likely" at Gonzales. And did have a family member killed at Goliad. I tell anyone interested in my family history that the border crossed us.
I likely had family fight for Mexico with the San Patricios.
Bravo! 6th Gen here.
Born the same year as Franz Joseph I of Austria
It is difficult understand how Mr. Davy Crockett can be considered an "American Hero"... Well, may be cuz curiously, it turns out that ALL US Heroes are Criminals. (Is a Verifiable Fact that ALL US Heroes are "Bandits". Is a sad truth: Our country, the US, is a world military and economic power, but nevertheless, no US Citizen can be proud of this, cuz our Empire is the product of Piracy, Slavery, Genocide, Murder of Word Leaders, the Opium and Cocaine Trafficking. And the Weakness of other sovereign nations. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies). Okay: Mr. Crockett was a Fur Trapper, Mercenary, Looter and Slaver. He was involved in the Dispossession, Robbery and Murder of the Native Nations of America. Particularly with the Cherokee, Shawnee, Creek, and Seminole Peoples. And it is precisely here that Mr. Crockett gains notoriety with his abuses. The Myth that Mr. Davy Crockett confronted Mr. Andrew Jackson for his "Intentions to take away territories from the Native Americans to concentrate them in Oklahoma", are False. Mr. Davy Crockett did NOT argue with Mr. Jackson. Quite the opposite. He supported him and the "Emigration" was carried out. Mr. Davy Crockett was a Barely Educated Fortune Seeker Adventurer who went all the way to Texas to Rob Property (as he had any real property of his own). In fact, all those who died at The Alamo were Pirates and Assassins. Mr. James "Jim" Bowie, for example, was a Mercenary who fled from southeastern Missouri to Louisiana, cuz the Law wanted him for a double murder. Mr. William Barret Travis, Mercenary, Slaver and Thief. Him, one day and without further ado, abandoned his pregnant wife; to his son and unborn daughter, to: "Start all over again, in Texas." He was also fleeing from the Law. Finally: Who died in The Alamo fought for the Independence of Texas? Independence? NOT! None of those who died at the Battle of The Alamo were originally from Texas. NO ONE! They were all newcomers. They were all from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, from Virginia, Carolina, Tennessee, etc. But not from Texas. All came to Texas cuz were promised 4,600 acres as soon as they won their war. Therefore, they were Pirates. For this to be understood, we make a comparison. Question: Is it Fair and Legal, that the Russians have declared the "Independence" of Donbas? Not! The Russians of Donbas can NOT declare "Independence" cuz they are NOT Ukrainians... They are Russians! Now: Is it Fair and Legal for Mr. Putin to Recognize and Annex the Donbas to Russia? Not! That's a Robbery. Well, this is exactly the same as what happened with Texas. The territory of Texas belonged to Mexico, and there was NO reason nor "Casus Belli" for citizens of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Carolina, etc. claim Territorial Rights. So which Independence? Why here, in US, the Pirates are Heroes?
I'm just waiting on a Hatfields and McCoy's episode.
You gotta do the siege of Vicksburg. It was considered Grant's masterpiece of the Civil War.
A Vicksburg video would be awesome
And Fredericksburg.
I don't know if this is a big compliment to your team, Simon, or a condemnation of the curriculum of the time... But I grew up in Texas from the age of 8 until I was in my early 20's, so I was educated on Texas history. It focused mainly on the battles, and the key names (of which I don't remember hearing about Stephen Austin's father, however Sam Houston was a big name) but I don't recall ever learning about the happenings in the whole of Mexico and the political turmoil, and I find that a very big part of the big picture that was left out. I'm impressed at your channels' ability to add more important context and overall a greater understanding on my part, but feel this should've been part of my initial education.
Either way I really enjoy learning from your channel, especially about topics I've received formal education on, and considered myself fairly well informed on. I took an entire semester and read a large (1700 page) book about the dictatorships of Stalin and Hitler but still learn a fair amount of things about both of them that was missed simply from watching a few 20ish minute videos you present from time to time.
So thank you (and your team) for that.
History is quite interesting in that way. Somethings get very little focus, but the events can easily be considered as the point of no return for conflicts
Sant Anna was a cruel dictator who was not only oppressing Texas but all of Mexico. The US was not that far from the Revolution and with many people moving to Texas from the US, I am sure the American Revolution was not to distant in their minds. They were being oppressed by a dictator who abolished all forms of local legislature throughout Texas and Mexico along with the shredding of the Mexican Constitution. Just like with King George, the people in Texas were not going to put up with a tyrant in Santa Anna.
I remember learning about Moses Austin in Texas history class
And your experience is why one I finished college that I honestly think while American history is important to learn we over learn it as the vomiting of dates. We really need to learn European/English history leading up to everything and latin american history for this time. Its ALL important and has a huge influence on what's going on here. But alas we don't we fail to teach history well and thus the mistakes of the past will be made again and again.
I remember SFA father and and some of the political turmoil in mexico. It wasnt much though. Each was like one sentence.
I have lived in San Antonio for my whole life. I've visited the Alamo on multiple occasions, it's a hallowed ground in a sense. The men who fought there almost certainly knew they would not see victory, yet they fought to their deaths nonetheless. It's very inspiring.
Native Texan, I live in Sant’er’ Anna Texas. 😂👍
Great episode!!!
It's baffling on how many Texans don't know the details of our state's history. Awesome video.
Oh, and Simon's pronunciation makes my eye twitch.
"Santer Anna"
Bow-e rather than boo-e lol
It’s not too baffling when you consider the government schools’ job is to turn out a bunch of ignorant communists.
I like the way he says Nacagdoches 😄
One footnote. Part of the reason so many Americans poured into Texas was the string of economic disasters between 1815 and 1834, which includes the 1815 depression, 1822 recession, 1825 recession, 1828 recession, and 1833 recession. Defaulting on one’s debt to a creditor could result in incarceration back then (“debtors prisons”) until the debt was repaid. So, a lot of people in the US fled for Texas (Mexico) to avoid this fate (bankruptcy laws would not arise until the end of the 19th century). And, many of these debtors would abandon their homes and leave behind “G.T.T.” marked on the front door, so much so it became a common expression, “Gone To Texas”. Why Texas? Well, creditors could not enforce their claims against the fleeing American debtors in Texas (Mexico) as there was no treaty permitting it. Remember, these are two different countries. And, Texas was close and largely unsettled. So, cheap travel and cheap land to start over. That was basically the large appeal of Texas. A good place to start over.
Related to that, I have heard that texan colonists had very bad experiences in USA due to land speculation in USA.
So when they move to Texas and land speculation reach them (Austin himself was a big league speculator) this causes a lot of unrest among colonists.
whats the difference between those people and people crossing the border looking for a better economic opportunity now
Texans and Americans forget two groups that were very important in those early times: the Spaniards (who received what is now the state of Missouri from the French and who tried to launch a Conquest of the West from Missouri ( p.e. New Madrid) by attracting Anglo-Americans ( and blacks) to Missouri to settle it, such as the well-known Moses Austin and Daniel Boone (and many more families, who in practice dedicated to lead mines and the fur trade) and then also to Texas (where they initially offered to each family that colonized Texas a piece of land of about 500 hectares in the Brazos River area) ... and the Comanches, who apparently had a war fever and who transformed the colonization of Texas into a continuous war that lasted until 1870 (and that caused real terror to the Mexicans that kept them away from Texas during the Spanish period)
1:15 - Chapter 1 - The wild frontier
5:05 - Chapter 2 - The age of instability
9:20 - Chapter 3 - Come and take it
13:40 - Chapter 4 - Fighting for survival
17:25 - Chapter 5 - Lord of chaos
21:40 - Chapter 6 - The biggest blunder
Might wanna mention why they have that cannon?
Plus, you kinda just went crazy when you said some of the immigrants were intent on Revolution? Paraphrase, but let’s be real… we can’t just say that without explanation? Otherwise, great analysis.
The place where the Mexican soldiers were massacred after the battle is now a cemetery. No one wanted to build on the land since it was seen as haunted so the locals just started burying their dead there too
My Great-Great Grandfather and his family are buried there and there’s a small memorial to the Mexican soldiers
I remember as a child studying Texas history in school and feeling sorry for anyone who wasn't from Texas.
I still do.
Amen
Virginia > Texas
@@jbo4547 lol... Size, Economy, Population and everything else Texas>Virginia. Y'all have even lost your Identity over time. Y'all aren't even consider a Southern state anymore.
@@texasforever7887 he said "i remember feeling sorry for anyone who wasn't from Texas"..... Yall definitely have the the biggest level of arrogance and honestly wouldn't be missed by the rest of the country. You can get better BBQ in other states and thats really the only thing you have. Why do people go to Texas? To see a small building (The Alamo), get BBQ, or they are there during a layover. Lol.
The stars at night are big and bright, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS :D awesome video!
👏👏👏
Native Mexican and Texan here. I view this history differently than most Texans since my family was Indigenous/Mexican in the Southern regions of Texas. A lot of violence soon ensued and my ancestors fled down south to Mexico and settled in the northern region of Monterrey. I love Texas though, it's my ancestor's lands.
I'd recommend a biographics on the life of Samuel Houston
I recommended it some time ago. His biography is just fascinating
Samuel Houston the slave owner.
I made a point to see the Alamo when I visited San Antonio a few years ago. I was really impressed by how well-preserved it was and how many interesting pieces of information were posted around the monument. I may not be a native born Texan, but the Lone Star State will always have a special place in my heart🤠
As a native TEXAN, I take exception to your title. It should read "Birth of the Lone Star Republic".
Whoa, what happened to the resolution of this video? It's stuck at 480p
I love the video. They don't teach this in schools, which is a shame. It's an amazing story, and it's a story that needs to be told. Thank you, Simon, for sharing this.
Another native Texan here and with the exception of a few mispronunciations this video was pretty spot on with what we learn in Texas History class
A smaller force facing a larger better trained force, in which no one expects the smaller force to win, the smaller force performs very well, impressing everyone watching and earning the support of outside players…. Seems familiar
Sam Houston 'acquired cannons' sounds familiar
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Vietnam vs everyone
Afghanistan vs Russia
OIF
OEF
Syria
Ukraine
Those are the ones that come to mind
@@dotdotdots6328 Vietnam has been invaded so many times they don't even take it personally any more. I want to visit, it must be a special place for so many people to want it, and for the Vietnamese to be so eager to defend it from outsiders.
Fun fact; the last episode of King of the Hill reveals that Boomhauer is a Texas Ranger... A bunch of Boomhauers might not be a bad way to go lol
Simon... how the hell is it that just when i think theres no way after ive subcribed to all 16,000 channels there could be any more, i search for a topic and wouldn't you know, 16,001. And every one of them are glorious. One of my top 3 favorite content creators ♥️
I went to Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Simon, you pronouncing Nacogdoches with your accent, is one of my favorite things of all time. :-)
Simon, your very British pronunciation of Zacatecas was truly spectacular. Little wonder the world still holds a grudge over the pronunciation of Worchestershire sauce.
JK, wonderful job on the video as always.
Actually, his pronunciation was correct in Spanish. Texans tend to shorten the "e" in "-tecas" as TEK-as. Simon's pronunciation as TAKE-as is how the Mexicans say it.
As a new Texan I find the history is full here. Very interesting to learn the history of this great state.
@Survival prepping for normal people it’s been great been here three years and never lookin back.
You missed 8th grade Texas History but will get you caught up.
@@texasforever7887 I’m sure it’s kinda like Idaho and Oregon you learn all about the Oregon trail. We didn’t have a state anthem though 😂😂
@@jamesphelps9573 enough interesting stuff happened that its all year long. Starts with the natives and Spanish explorers. Then spend 4 months on the war and the rest of the year on the Republic of Texas.
Oh don't forget we have a Texas pledge of allegiance also.
@@texasforever7887 yeah that’s crazy first time I heard it was when we went to my nieces play. I thought it was a joke at first then I saw the parents joining. Pretty cool though.
I’m a Kentuckian, but if Texas ever needed help I woulda went. Texas is cool. Served in the army with a lot of them and even was stationed there and liked it a lot. My fiance is from Huston as well.
It’s so strange seeing history documentaries of the place I grew up in
Alot of people don't know that my ancestors Benjamin Rush Milam actually fought for Mexico at one point in time. I actually went to Texas recently to visit the statue of Ben Milam. Pretty cool.
Finally an episode about my home state!
Love you pronunciation of Santa Anna "Santer Anna" makes me thinks of my youth in downeast Maine.
For those wishing to know the "Full" history of Texas. I would recommend, Texas History Trust on RUclips. Gives one more of the, How's and why's. And dispels any myths and, lies that are out there. Good job Simon. But as a Texan. You sort left a few things out. But I get it when it comes to making these videos. I enjoyed.
Awesome job. Very proud native Texan here
If Texas had a referendum for independence today, I wonder what the results would be.
“…a bunch of Boomhauers.” 😂
Even better if you remember he’s a Texas ranger.
"They brought their peculiar institution with them" - Slavery wasn't abolished in the UK until 1834, so it was a "peculiar institution" that made tidy profits for the UK as well...Brits were still heavily involved in the slave trade at exactly the time you referenced. Americans benefited from the slave trade, but the UK, with their sprawling empire and reach are the ones that finely tuned it to benefit their coffers.
Millam really threw me for a loop. Always heard it pronounced Mylam
This literally covers my entire 7th grade Texas history class (excluding local history) - I’m a native Texan
Your students will ask you why the hell this British dude can’t even pronounce basic Tex Mex
Loved this video, but why did you film it on a phone from 1999?
Yeah, this was a bad export.
God Bless Texas! 🤠
Hi Simon.. Could you do a video on the siege of jadotiville about how Irish troops serving with the U.N. in the Congo came under attack and kicked ass.
The Mexican government did made all the settlers agree on some special rules like turning to Catholicism, learn and speak spanish and so on all of which obvisuly no one enforced and no one did.
I love this channel. I have no problem with this videos editing. But what's up with the 480 and and aspect ratio being off?
I'm not complaining I just like hearing the stories behind what happened to make this low res.
How come you ignored the naval battles? Not many books cover that front but the ones I recall usually state that part of the reason the Mexican army spilt up was the Texas ships disrupting their naval supply lines.
GOOD VIDEO,THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT GOLIAD AND THE FORGOTTEN 400.OUTSIDE OF TEXAS,VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT. GOD BLESS
@Survival prepping for normal people I PRAY YOU ARE RIGHT,MOST PEOPLE KNOW THE ALAMO ONLY.YOU SAY GOLIAD AND THEY SAY WHAT THAT.I BEEN TELLING PEOPLES ALL ABOUT IT FOR 60YRS. GOD BLESS
Was watching this on my phone with the volume turned up when I decided to yell “Fuck yeah Remember the Alamo!” I then heard my roommate who was apparently not sleeping but listening too yell the same thing. As native Texans born in and raised literally 10 minutes away from where the battle of San Jacinto took place and also seeing the historical marker where Santa Anna was captured it gets us all riled up and proud.
“Assuming the Texans wouldn’t dare attack a larger force…” yeah, he did not know his enemy 😂
Texas Forever. Today is Texas Independence Day and for us native Texans - proud day for us and for America.
I'm from Texas, and while I am a bit proud of that, I have no illusions about it. Also, just to throw this out, we're quite industrialized, and tend to reserve yee-hawing for actual rodeos.
Damn you really just told everyone on this comment section “I’ve lived in Texas my whole life and have never stayed in the country other than driving through it to go to another big city”.
@@Texano5-0 Sure, whatever you say, buddy. I've seen, and visited, a good number of farms in Texas--my stepdad's family owns a chicken and cow farm. But I'm just clearing up that, no, we are not just farmers. We do have, as you say, big cities. And like I said earlier, we "yee-haw" at rodeos, where such behavior is fitting, and rarely at any other time.
@Survival prepping for normal people Nah, maybe... fourth or fifth? I like some of the stereotypes, but I'm a proud Unionist who scoffs at the Lost Cause myth and I don't find many of the rebels particularly admirable.
@Survival prepping for normal people I moved out in 2018 when I joined the army. I return every year for Christmas, but don't have the time to do a lot of traveling, and the cedar fog wreaks my sinuses. Also, I don't drink.
Texas is so urbanized that New York State has a greater percentage of their population in rural communities than Texas does.
Simon. Excellent presentation.
How about one on the Invasion of Panama/Operation Just Cause?
Noriega?
@@als3022 Yep.
One hundred and eighty-five holding back five thousand. My family fought to take the Alamo, but luckily for me, they went home; seeing that it was a fool's errand to hold that ancient mission.
This is a pretty good video, I learned a lot about the Texas Revolution they didn't teach us in school.
Why's it in 480p?
When I heard you mention my family's name I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement lol Ben Milam is a point of pride for my family and I'm a huge fan of all of your channels so it was awesome to hear you mention him. I'm surprised you didn't mention that there is a statue of him San Antonio or that he was actually a mercenary for Mexico before the war sparked off with America. Sadly he was killed by a Mexican sniper in the battle before the Alamo.
Very thorough, informative and interesting video! If this was covered when I was in school, I certainly don't remember any of it. Well done Simon and team! 👏 💯
As a Texan I also echo Cody’s comments and want to send thanks to Simon and Team for this video.
Surprised you actually covered this thank you mate for telling the story of our great sate there aren't many well known channels such as yours that have covered it like I said thank you have a good day y'all and love from TEXAS 😉🤠
Punctuation exists
@@sandybarnes887 but they are not needed
Being a Texan expatriate, I've been waiting for this one. Texas is still the greatest country on earth.
Not really.
Until you get like a fraction of an inch of ice.
Some of the worst schools in the US. The worst corrupt politicians, Abbot and Cruz are the most crooked. A for profit prison industry that leads to higher incarceration rates than other US states because we have to keep feeding the system. Worst uninsured rates in the country. Some of the highest infant mortality rates in the US...so much for that "pro life" stance of our politicians in Texas.
Or taxes are low and you can have a gun. Yep, such a great place.
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I'm not proud of my politicians. But I'm a proud Texan. Texas is more than its current political environment. It's better than being from a boring state.
Viva Le Republic du Texas
I like how Simon pronounced 'Guadalupe'. We say it that way. 'Guadaloop'
Simon's interpretation of Zacatecas makes is sound like "saca tetas" which in spanish means "pull out your tits" lmao
"Yo, man, I'll tell you what, man, talkin' bout dang ol' Texas, man. Talkin' bout ... come and take it."
Hi Simon, another interesting story. Thank you.
"Remember the Alamo! Except the part about slaves. Forget that part."
The Texas Revolution had zero to do with slavery, you low information 🤡.
9:15,
"From rebel leader to brutal dictator..."
Gee, I hope this isn't part of some pattern...smh
What an awesome video!
Loving this new channel a lot Simon. Thank you for making this one ☝️
Not to quibble BUT:
Milam: pronounced MY-lam (not ME-lam)
Bowie: pronounced BOO-ee (not Bauey)
Santa Anna: pronounced Santa Anna (not Santer Anner)
Jim Bowie vs David Bowie. Boo-E vs Bow-E. Dance Texans Dance! Dance Texans Dance! We didn’t like no central government be it Mexico City nor DC
Listening to Simon's Mexican Spanish pronunciations is funny af 😂
Oh yea. We here in Texas grew up learning this history.
Why is this in 480 resolution? Great video just curious why no HD lol.
Can you do a video on hidalgo rebellion
Shoutout to Texas aka the best state in America
Calm down Texas... You still have enough issues to make that statement debatable.
😂
According to what metric is it the "best" state?
@@timothyhouse1622 It irritates me that your other post does not seem to be showing up. Either it has a word that Simon has automatically flagged or he purposely flagged your post.
@@timothyhouse1622 Maybe they're the best at electrical grids? Oh wait, 6 plants shut down due to heat.
Maybe they're the best like PBR is when you're a cheap college student?
Good video! Thanks!
My family arrived in Galveston in 1855 and finally settled in the small town of St. Hedwig, s.e. of San Antonio.
This was an amazing video. As a Texan I've been to Alamo several and to the San Jacinto Battle Ground many times for those who don't know that is where the last battle of the Texas War of Independence took place and where the Treaties of Velasco were signed. And honestly I find incredibly moving that Houston let Santa Ana live after all that he'd done.
"Santer Anner!" 😂
Great video. As a native Texan who also speaks Spanish, hearing you pronounce all those names so far off from either their Spanish or English (should I say, Texan? or Texian?) pronunciations is wild. Absolutely wild. But fun, though.
I was hoping for The Yellow Rose of Texas story. Today you can stay at the Emily Morgan Hotel next to the Alamo in San Antonio. Emily Morgan, aka Emily West, aka The Yellow Rose of Texas, kept Santa Anna busy while the Texans attacked. War is never a fair fight.
God bless Texas 🤘🏼
Something clearly went wrong with the upload because it's in 480p instead of the usual 1080p. Hopefully Simon notices and reuploads.
A good summary of the history without too much moralizing. Great vid. Oh ya, yee haw.
The was actually the birth of the COUNTRY of Texas! We did not become a State of the US until 1845! I am a native and know this thru my DNA!
Through your DNA? LMAO Did your relatives fight in the Great Mexican Land Steal?
I see your Texas history came from a coach. The Texans had NO INTENTION of being an independent country. It was a huge shock to them that once they "won" their "freedom" there was a change in American presidents and their admittance into the US was DENIED.
They didn't settle in MEXICAN lands so they could make their own country. They were actually expecting US troops to help them and they would be part of the US once it was over.
The fact Texas was a country was by PURE ACCIDENT and they nearly FAILED as a country.
"Their peculiar institution" That peculiar institution that has existed in (almost) every culture throughout history until the modern era?
Actually it sadly still exists today in other countries....biggest culprit is China and their "re-education" camps....
Simon the very very very best channel you have and the best channel ever lol
God bless Texas
Texas born an raised thank for showing us some love
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Texan school children spend 4th and 7th grade learning about Texas History.
By a coach and they don't learn a dang thing.
My Texas History PROFESSOR's first words to us in college was, "Unlearn all that stuff they taught you in public school, it was all BULLSHIT."
If my recollection of 7th grade Texas history is accurate, when Santa Anna was captured, he was actually in disguise as a woman.
No, that was Jefferson Davis
Santa Anna wore a plain uniform when he was captured. When he was led into camp, Mexican prisoners greeted their Presidente.
Please do some of the Arab-Israeli wars. I would be happy with the Israeli War of Independence, Suez Crisis, Six Day War, Yom Kippur war, or any of the intifadeh wars.
can you make a video about the fighting Flores group from Texas they are my ancestors
Can you do a video on the Gallipoli Campaign
I'm guessing you're from down under right?
@@theawesomeman9821 or from New Zealand.
Good job
As a Texan, I enjoyed the fuck out of this video. Thanks for another superb video, bud.