Most foreigners wouldnt know this, but there was not a 2 term limit on president until the 1951, after Franklin D Roosevelt did his 4th term (granted he was a wartime leader for WWII so its good we had continuity). FDR was the only one who did more than 2 terms and, up until then, it was just a tradition set by Washington. People attempted to run for 3rd terms, but the American people said "nah, george said two is enough"
I've heard it said that the reason the UK don't teach this in the schools is that from Britain's perspective it was only a minor war because at the time for Britain the real war was with France which does make sense but from our perspective this war means everything because from these humble beginnings we are now the world's only superpower. I will add, however, that the way this is taught to us isn't, look how awesome we are cause we kicked Britain's butt. The message is, we created an incredible system of Government and the longest-lasting Constitution and they barely managed to survive a war we should have lost were it not for Providence and and iron will of the colonists to form an independent nation. Our Constitution truly is an awesome document whose principles the world's most prosperous nations follow for the most part, which I think is testament to the genius that went into creating it. The Constitution, the highest law of our land, and the system of Government which descends from it, truly are the takeaway from the Revolutionary War. Otherwise, it would have just been another war in a long series of war punctuating the timeline of human history, and not even a significant war at that. Yes we have natural geographical strategic military advantage and yes we are rich with natural resources but there have been plenty of nations impoverished and dysfunctional who sit on top of a wealth of natural resources because their cultures had degenerated and Governments were tyrannical. What has caused us to have such incredible unprecedented success starting from nothing has always been the Constitution based on a set of universal principles, and for those who say it's basically the "Magna Carta" I urge you to read it more closely because it is SO much more.
@@BritishGuy22 even before reading this comment, I was going to volunteer that a great way in a classroom would be to first play this video as a broad overview to put everything into perspective, and then, read the book containing all the details. In fact that's what should be done with pretty much every history topic! Amirite?
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 yes and no. The “British” that were living here at the time were still called Americans because this wasn’t considered Great Britain, it was called America, we were just British Colonies. So the people who lived here were still referred to as Americans even if they were British/Scottish/whatever else.
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 sorry to better explain that, anyone that was born over here was called American, even if they were of British descent. Because they were born over here and not in GB. At the time, since it wasn’t its own country, If you were born in GB but lived over here or whatever, then yeah you were still referred to as British. The land was still called the America’s and America, it just wasn’t an official country until our Declaration of Independence
@@TheJerseyNinja Britain's concept of "citizenship" during the colonial era was different to how we see it today. In the 1700's the British were known as "subjects" of the King. The colonists also considered themselves as "British subjects" and were regarded as such in Great Britain. It wasn't until after the Revolution that the colonists were no longer referred to as being British subjects.
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 sure. But the term Americans was still used in a non official setting when referring the subjects in America. Not to mention, once the Declaration of Independence was signed, our country was technically born and therefore at that point in time it WAS Americans vs British. Just because Great Britain hadn’t recognized our independence yet doesn’t mean anything. As of July 4th 1776, it was Americans living in the United States of America fighting against invaders of Great Britain who were looking to retake over the country and reestablish their rule. We were no longer a British Colony or under their control at that point in time. So technically it was Americans vs British during 99% of the war
You can try John Adams, an HBO miniseries which won multiple awards. Paul Giamatti plays John Adams, plus a whole bunch of British and American actors playing other Founding Fathers.
Actually there is a Miniseries about the American revolution, it’s really good. It’s called “Turn” Washington’s Spies. It’s really good and well made. Now you know this, it will help you follow along. The show is based on real characters and is quite accurate. Well, as much as a TV show can be. Look it up. You will like it.
Part of Washington's brilliance was that he understood that he didn't have to "win". He could run, evade, and, pick when to fight. He understood that, as long as he maintained some sort of army in the field, the British couldn't win.
Oversimplified’s videos on the American Civil War do a very thorough (and entertaining) job of covering the causes of the war and how it was conducted. Highly recommend them.
"Turn: Washington's Spies" on AMC+ is a fantastic series to watch. It's historical fiction but quite accurate as far as the dates, people, and battles that happen. Great show
I know this recommendation is late in coming, but I just now caught your video. You asked what you could watch that would give you some more insight into the American Revolution. There are two miniseries available on RUclips, “George Washington” and “George Washington: The Forging of a Nation”. They’re very well produced and informative about the man we call the “father of our country”.
In America "a Benedict Arnold" is a synonym for "a Judas", "a traitor" "a backstabber" BUT IN HIS DEFENSE, if you kick a bull so many times it's gonna turn around and get you with his horns.
You should check out “The Pig Wars”. It’s about about a dispute between Britain & American in the 1850’s which almost led to another war. I had never heard of it. Oversimplified does it’s usual great job. Hilarious !
I hadn't heard of it either and did watch that video lol the story is actually quite hysterical. We have a lot of history of antagonism with Britain it's actually kind of funny hahaha. Even in WWII, Patton charged through to defeat a city just to beat the Brits to it so that we could be there standing at attention with a shit eating grin when they rolled into town XD
There was a series about 25 years ago called "Liberty" produced by PBS (The American equivalent of the BBC) that was quite good. Tim Curry (i.e. the sweet transvestite from Rocky Horror Picture Show) makes an appearance as British General Burgoyne. It is a documentary rather than a movie, but it's well done.
"The Patriot" starting Mel Gibson takes place during the Revolution, but from a historical view point it's god awful (like Braveheart). You then have the miniseries "John Adams", starting Paul Giamatti. This show is better historically, but it only follows the life of one of our founding fathers. "Last of the Mohicans", starring Daniel Day Lewis, is a work of fiction and takes place a little before the Revolution during the Seven Years War it could give a bit of insight of some things leading up to the Revolution. Then there's "The Crossing", starring Jeff Daniels as George Washington, about the Battle of Trenton where he defeated the Hessians. There is also a TV series called "Turn" all about Washington's spy network. There are also tons of documentaries on the subject (way too many to list), so just look up American Revolution and you will be slammed with videos.
Ya when someone stabbed you in the back…someone would say “They’re a real benedict arnold”. Used more by a generation older than me…But still a phrase most recognize id say
The Patriot with Mel Gibson is one movie, 1776 is another, The Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day Louis is another. Oversimplified videos are all great, Civil War, French Revolutions, WWI & WW2, etc.
A cool thing about the Revolutionary War is that this is when the submarine was invented. Its one use was to take place a bomb at the bottom of a ship and blow it up. Sadly it failed at placing the bomb but still. This happened in Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut. Today, Connecticut is the supplier of submarines for the US and the US Coast Guard Academy is there too. Being from Connecticut, I've always loved that little bit of history.
The movie "1776" is also good. It's a musical, both dialogue and song. But it addresses the controversy of slavery at the time in a fair way to both northern colonies and southern colonies.
There are very few films about the American Revolution. Back during World War I, the Brits demanded that the Amercans not make any such films. Right up into the 1960s, the British informed the Hollywood studios that no films about the American revolution would be allowed to be shown in Britain or the Commonwealth. Further, any studios that made such films would be seen as hostile to Britain.
If you're looking for a movie about the American Revolution, I recommend "Revolution," a movie made in 1985 starring Al Pacino. That's the best one I've seen by far. But I also recommend the TV series "Turn: Washington's Spies," which ran from 2014 to 2017. Top-notch television. Probably the most famous movie about the American Revolution, though, is Mel Gibson's "The Patriot" from 2000... That movie takes a lot of shit, especially from British critics, because of its lack of historical accuracy, but if you are able to just ignore that and enjoy the ride, it's a good movie. Still, start with "Revolution," though...
“Pig War” is this channel’s video describing another, much less serious, clash between UK and the US years later in the Northwestern US. It’s one of their best. If you like cheeky accounts of historical events, you’ll love it!
So much American iconography is actually glossed over with the highlights to this video. As many other commenters have pointed out, Benedict Arnold's betrayal of the US has led to his name becoming synonymous with "backstabber" or "breaker of trust" in the States. That painting of Washington's troops crossing the Delaware River is one of the most enduring images of the Revolution. That brief mention of James Armistead Lafayette as a free man neglects to mention that the surname Lafayette is borrowed from the Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who had served as a Major General for the Continental Army (Armistead had served under him as one of many black slave troops operating as spies). And most famously, Washington remains to this day the only president in US history not aligned with any one political party. I recommend you react to two scenes from the musical Hamilton: "Yorktown" which depicts the final battles of the Revolution, and "One Last Time" which details Washington's decision to retire from his role as President despite the public still near unanimously holding faith in him at the conclusion of his second term.
The Civil War is a good (actually better) two-parter. It's kind of odd that there are many great movies about every war America has been in except this one. ("1776" is a film of a decent musical, but it's about the politics not the military. The critics bashed "The Patriot" so hard that I never bothered to see it.)
Patriot Is a great Movie! I saw a historian react to it…They said there were quite a lot of general historic accuracy…None specific, but they were able to connect the ideas to certain parts of the war.
@@SilvanaDil you should watch it!!! It might have been snubbed because Mel Gibson was recorded drunk rambling anti-semitism remarks around that time. It’s really entertaining! I watch it almost everytime i see it on the guide!
There are some movies about The American Revolution but they are highly fictionalized. Most recently, The Patriot, with Mel Gibson. There was a pretty good movie about John Paul Jones, with Robert Stack, that's from the 50's. Your best bet is to watch a documentary about The American Revolution. The best one is by The History Channel, that is narrated by Charles Kuralt.
Let’s also talk about the Delaware River being pretty well frozen n most of the men couldn’t swim, but the Massachusetts militia were fishermen so they ferried them across lol
Actually burger is short for Hamburger as they were invented in Hamburg, Germany, though we are the ones who thought up putting cheese on it to make a cheeseburger. If we are going with food, Apple Pie is about as American as you can get.
New subscriber here British Guy. Enjoy your reactions and commentary. As you know, most revolutionarys were themselves British. George Washington, the father of our country, has family ties to the house of Spencer, Princess Dianas family. Her brother, the Earl Spencer, mentions this in his tour of Althrop, where they have a large piece of Washington family furniture, left there when they migrated to the new world in 1600s
That was fast! And fun thank you for the reaction and commentary. Love oversimplified, I think you'd love the civil war, Henry 8 th, and the pig war( we bout went back to war over a pig) hehe, I think Americans see our British family as it's ok for us to periodically argue and scrap amongst ourselves but no one else better attack each other. There are many good movies about the war, I'm sure you would like. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing more
Agreed. George washington was a british general sent here to get Spain out…Then he became the first president! Most of citizens were directly related to Britain …It was the lack of representation in Britain that lead to war.
I 2nd the Patriot! It’s one of my Favorite war movies all time! Obviously Nothing Will top “Saving Private Ryan” (ww2 film). Patriot is super entertaining and I believe the Styles of combat and interactions between American Civilians and British troops is Accurate. (I know ive seen a civil war historian Comment and said they did pretty well and entertaining). Most Civil War movies neglect mention Of Native Americans, French , or slaves etc (there was a movie with mathew Broderick that focused purely on a troop of slaves). …But The Patriot is Super entertaining! Movie had some cool tomahawk scenes (i throw tomahawks as a hobby sport….His form was a little off lol…Natives Used tomahawks so i think it was call-back to them maybe)
"The Patriot" starring Mel Gibson gives the best feel of the Revolution, and "John Adams" is a really good miniseries. Together they give a northern and southern perspective.
@@AxelFoleyDetroitLions "The Patriot" is extremally historically inaccurate, especially for it's depiction of slavery which made it seem extremely benign. There are better choices, although most are mini-series or TV shows rather than movies.
If you want to learn more about US history, I suggest you watch the PBS series about the Civil War by Ken Burns. Each episode is narrated by famous actors and actresses with authentic photographs.
Washington didn’t actually have any slaves of his own. They were all his wife’s that she inherited from previous marriage. Washington didn’t have anything, but managed to snag a rich wife (Martha Washington was the most eligible bachelorette in the colonies) because he was tall, charming, and good looking!
You should watch The Patriot with Mel Gibson. It is not literal. But, it is based on real people. It is based on a South Carolina patriot named Francis Marion. General Cornwallis nicknamed him “The Swamp Fox”. He used “gorilla warfare “ to drive Cornwallis to distraction. More battles were fought in South Carolina than all the other colonies combined.
Hi British Guy, interesting videos. I am a little surprised that American History is not taught to a small degree in Great Britain. Not because the war was between the US and Great Britain, but due to the amount of influence the US has had on the world since WW 2. So I did learn something new too. You asked if there are movies or videos about the revolution, there are a ton. However, I would encourage one in particular here on RUclips, George Washington the 1983 miniseries with Barry Bostwick as Washington. As you mentioned Washington is a very interesting person in history. I doubt the US would exist without him, king George the third should have given his royal commission as an officer, you would have kept the US. The miniseries is in 30 minute segments. I think you would be impressed with the show, learn more about the history of the revolution time period. Honestly, I would love to hear your take on the show and history as well.
The American Revolution isn't studied much in Britain, because they basically lost. Also King George III has a pretty crappy reputation among british royalty, so they kind of try not to talk about him much.
The British mostly defeated themselves in this war while the Americans harassed them enough to force them into bad decisions. Saratoga is an example. If you go to that part of the country even now, outside the towns & cities, it is still a howling wilderness, so you can imagine what it was like 240 years ago. The British went into that wilderness with a modern army and all its train of supplies like they were invading a civilized European country and were caught up in a disaster. Also, their alliances with the Indian tribes were equally disastrous as the Indians would massacre civilians indiscriminately, which included those loyal to the crown, alienating all sides from the British cause, and then would desert the British in battle when the battle got too hot, leaving them to fend for themselves in unfamiliar territory against an army thirsty for revenge because of the previous atrocities. This isn't politically correct history, but it's what actually happened.
Many movies or shows on the American revolution. Outlander deals with the Jacobite (Scottish) rebellion and later the American revolution. American would not be the country it is without England, Scotland and a bunch of other countries
If you watch the Patriot with Mel Gibson, just know before hand that, while it is very entertaining, it is so wildly inaccurate as to some major parts. It portrays the British as acting worse than they did. Especially false was an incident with a church. I won’t spoil it but you’ll know now if you watch that it did not happen and it was taken from a incident Nazis did in WW2. Second, it portrays slave owners as these benevolent parental like figures, which is, I mean, common now.
Do more reaction not just sports you may get more subscribers like example Team America World Police movie, movies in general first time in a series finish the series or Tv Shows and watch Squid game unless you seen them, Cartoons like Rick and Morty, South Park, American Dad Beavis and Butthead etc. some Military video's, Oversimplified is very good, Stat's through the years video's Comedy skits, shows etc. etc. you get it! You watched the best 10 states try cities different categories and the worst why not! I can give you lot's of idea's try George Carlin, Dave Chapelle, Jeff Dunham puppet hey even Magic like David Blaine! Dude check out unless you saw the SAW movies, Terminator, Matrix watch the whole series!
I mean, you kinda just sit there and don't react or even give your take or opinions about anything. Just constructive criticism. But once you open up a bit I'm sure you will find great success. Good luck.
8:15 and to this day, a slang term for calling someone a traitor is _"Benedict Arnold"_
Most foreigners wouldnt know this, but there was not a 2 term limit on president until the 1951, after Franklin D Roosevelt did his 4th term (granted he was a wartime leader for WWII so its good we had continuity). FDR was the only one who did more than 2 terms and, up until then, it was just a tradition set by Washington. People attempted to run for 3rd terms, but the American people said "nah, george said two is enough"
I've heard it said that the reason the UK don't teach this in the schools is that from Britain's perspective it was only a minor war because at the time for Britain the real war was with France which does make sense but from our perspective this war means everything because from these humble beginnings we are now the world's only superpower. I will add, however, that the way this is taught to us isn't, look how awesome we are cause we kicked Britain's butt. The message is, we created an incredible system of Government and the longest-lasting Constitution and they barely managed to survive a war we should have lost were it not for Providence and and iron will of the colonists to form an independent nation. Our Constitution truly is an awesome document whose principles the world's most prosperous nations follow for the most part, which I think is testament to the genius that went into creating it. The Constitution, the highest law of our land, and the system of Government which descends from it, truly are the takeaway from the Revolutionary War. Otherwise, it would have just been another war in a long series of war punctuating the timeline of human history, and not even a significant war at that. Yes we have natural geographical strategic military advantage and yes we are rich with natural resources but there have been plenty of nations impoverished and dysfunctional who sit on top of a wealth of natural resources because their cultures had degenerated and Governments were tyrannical. What has caused us to have such incredible unprecedented success starting from nothing has always been the Constitution based on a set of universal principles, and for those who say it's basically the "Magna Carta" I urge you to read it more closely because it is SO much more.
I wish my history teacher would have just played this video for the class in elementary. It makes it much easier to digest
I kind of agree with this, At least play a video like this before you spend weeks and months learning about it to give a good but brief overview
@@BritishGuy22 even before reading this comment, I was going to volunteer that a great way in a classroom would be to first play this video as a broad overview to put everything into perspective, and then, read the book containing all the details. In fact that's what should be done with pretty much every history topic! Amirite?
George Washington was one of the only men to NOT segregate his armies. Meaning both Black and White Americans fought side by side against the British.
There wasn't any Americans fighting the British. It was British against British. America came about after the revolution.
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 yes and no. The “British” that were living here at the time were still called Americans because this wasn’t considered Great Britain, it was called America, we were just British Colonies. So the people who lived here were still referred to as Americans even if they were British/Scottish/whatever else.
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 sorry to better explain that, anyone that was born over here was called American, even if they were of British descent. Because they were born over here and not in GB. At the time, since it wasn’t its own country, If you were born in GB but lived over here or whatever, then yeah you were still referred to as British. The land was still called the America’s and America, it just wasn’t an official country until our Declaration of Independence
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Britain's concept of "citizenship" during the colonial era was different to how we see it today. In the 1700's the British were known as "subjects" of the King. The colonists also considered themselves as "British subjects" and were regarded as such in Great Britain. It wasn't until after the Revolution that the colonists were no longer referred to as being British subjects.
@@trytellingthetruth.2068 sure. But the term Americans was still used in a non official setting when referring the subjects in America. Not to mention, once the Declaration of Independence was signed, our country was technically born and therefore at that point in time it WAS Americans vs British. Just because Great Britain hadn’t recognized our independence yet doesn’t mean anything. As of July 4th 1776, it was Americans living in the United States of America fighting against invaders of Great Britain who were looking to retake over the country and reestablish their rule. We were no longer a British Colony or under their control at that point in time. So technically it was Americans vs British during 99% of the war
You can try John Adams, an HBO miniseries which won multiple awards. Paul Giamatti plays John Adams, plus a whole bunch of British and American actors playing other Founding Fathers.
Agreed
Fun fact: Banastre Tarleton was the inspiration for the villain Tavington in the movie The Patriot (although the film itself is grossly inaccurate).
Actually there is a Miniseries about the American revolution, it’s really good. It’s called “Turn” Washington’s Spies. It’s really good and well made. Now you know this, it will help you follow along. The show is based on real characters and is quite accurate. Well, as much as a TV show can be. Look it up. You will like it.
John Adams is a good one too.
Oversimplified has some amazing videos you should definitely do more of them on things you don’t know much about
Really Recommend reacting to the Oversimplified Civil War, Probably their best videos.
I've been subbed to OverSimplified for many years now, IMNSHO all of his videos are worth a watch, and I'm always waiting for the next one, aloha.
I'm glad that you watched these. The war was very harsh and the times were very difficult for many.
Part of Washington's brilliance was that he understood that he didn't have to "win". He could run, evade, and, pick when to fight. He understood that, as long as he maintained some sort of army in the field, the British couldn't win.
Oversimplified’s videos on the American Civil War do a very thorough (and entertaining) job of covering the causes of the war and how it was conducted. Highly recommend them.
There is an old Hollywood movie titled "1776" about the revolution. It usually plays on TV around the 4th of July.
Who knew in just 250 years those little colonies would grow up to rule the world. Lol.
"Turn: Washington's Spies" on AMC+ is a fantastic series to watch. It's historical fiction but quite accurate as far as the dates, people, and battles that happen. Great show
I know this recommendation is late in coming, but I just now caught your video. You asked what you could watch that would give you some more insight into the American Revolution. There are two miniseries available on RUclips, “George Washington” and “George Washington: The Forging of a Nation”. They’re very well produced and informative about the man we call the “father of our country”.
In America "a Benedict Arnold" is a synonym for "a Judas", "a traitor" "a backstabber" BUT IN HIS DEFENSE, if you kick a bull so many times it's gonna turn around and get you with his horns.
The Patriot as stated in previous comments and my guy is there Heath Ledger
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
@@alenahubbard1391 ok great
You should check out “The Pig Wars”. It’s about about a dispute between Britain & American in the 1850’s which almost led to another war. I had never heard of it. Oversimplified does it’s usual great job. Hilarious !
I hadn't heard of it either and did watch that video lol the story is actually quite hysterical. We have a lot of history of antagonism with Britain it's actually kind of funny hahaha. Even in WWII, Patton charged through to defeat a city just to beat the Brits to it so that we could be there standing at attention with a shit eating grin when they rolled into town XD
I think that Patton & Montgomery were fighting their own war at times. A couple of very competitive egos.
There was a series about 25 years ago called "Liberty" produced by PBS (The American equivalent of the BBC) that was quite good. Tim Curry (i.e. the sweet transvestite from Rocky Horror Picture Show) makes an appearance as British General Burgoyne. It is a documentary rather than a movie, but it's well done.
"The Patriot" starting Mel Gibson takes place during the Revolution, but from a historical view point it's god awful (like Braveheart). You then have the miniseries "John Adams", starting Paul Giamatti. This show is better historically, but it only follows the life of one of our founding fathers. "Last of the Mohicans", starring Daniel Day Lewis, is a work of fiction and takes place a little before the Revolution during the Seven Years War it could give a bit of insight of some things leading up to the Revolution. Then there's "The Crossing", starring Jeff Daniels as George Washington, about the Battle of Trenton where he defeated the Hessians. There is also a TV series called "Turn" all about Washington's spy network. There are also tons of documentaries on the subject (way too many to list), so just look up American Revolution and you will be slammed with videos.
Benedict Arnold has become a name given to traitors.
Ya when someone stabbed you in the back…someone would say “They’re a real benedict arnold”. Used more by a generation older than me…But still a phrase most recognize id say
John Paul Jones is Buried at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis MD.
The Patriot with Mel Gibson is one movie, 1776 is another, The Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day Louis is another. Oversimplified videos are all great, Civil War, French Revolutions, WWI & WW2, etc.
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
One really good show about the Revolutionary War is "Turn: Washington Spies".
My Grandfather x 9 fought and died at Bunker Hill and my Grandfather x 8 fought at Saratoga-he survived the war-which is why I am here.
There aren't as movies about the Revolutionary War as there are about the Civil War.
You should the Oversimplified about the Civil War.
A cool thing about the Revolutionary War is that this is when the submarine was invented. Its one use was to take place a bomb at the bottom of a ship and blow it up. Sadly it failed at placing the bomb but still. This happened in Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut. Today, Connecticut is the supplier of submarines for the US and the US Coast Guard Academy is there too. Being from Connecticut, I've always loved that little bit of history.
The movie "1776" is also good. It's a musical, both dialogue and song. But it addresses the controversy of slavery at the time in a fair way to both northern colonies and southern colonies.
There are very few films about the American Revolution. Back during World War I, the Brits demanded that the Amercans not make any such films. Right up into the 1960s, the British informed the Hollywood studios that no films about the American revolution would be allowed to be shown in Britain or the Commonwealth. Further, any studios that made such films would be seen as hostile to Britain.
If you're looking for a movie about the American Revolution, I recommend "Revolution," a movie made in 1985 starring Al Pacino. That's the best one I've seen by far. But I also recommend the TV series "Turn: Washington's Spies," which ran from 2014 to 2017. Top-notch television. Probably the most famous movie about the American Revolution, though, is Mel Gibson's "The Patriot" from 2000... That movie takes a lot of shit, especially from British critics, because of its lack of historical accuracy, but if you are able to just ignore that and enjoy the ride, it's a good movie. Still, start with "Revolution," though...
I concur. Not well known but Revolution is well done as is Turn, which is historically pretty accurate.
“Pig War” is this channel’s video describing another, much less serious, clash between UK and the US years later in the Northwestern US. It’s one of their best. If you like cheeky accounts of historical events, you’ll love it!
So much American iconography is actually glossed over with the highlights to this video. As many other commenters have pointed out, Benedict Arnold's betrayal of the US has led to his name becoming synonymous with "backstabber" or "breaker of trust" in the States. That painting of Washington's troops crossing the Delaware River is one of the most enduring images of the Revolution. That brief mention of James Armistead Lafayette as a free man neglects to mention that the surname Lafayette is borrowed from the Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who had served as a Major General for the Continental Army (Armistead had served under him as one of many black slave troops operating as spies). And most famously, Washington remains to this day the only president in US history not aligned with any one political party.
I recommend you react to two scenes from the musical Hamilton: "Yorktown" which depicts the final battles of the Revolution, and "One Last Time" which details Washington's decision to retire from his role as President despite the public still near unanimously holding faith in him at the conclusion of his second term.
One good movie about the American Revolution is called "The Crossing," starring Jeff Daniels. It really gives you the sense of the thing.
The Patriot is a really good movie based in the South and The Crossing is a great film based in the North.
The Civil War is a good (actually better) two-parter. It's kind of odd that there are many great movies about every war America has been in except this one. ("1776" is a film of a decent musical, but it's about the politics not the military. The critics bashed "The Patriot" so hard that I never bothered to see it.)
Patriot Is a great Movie! I saw a historian react to it…They said there were quite a lot of general historic accuracy…None specific, but they were able to connect the ideas to certain parts of the war.
@@AxelFoleyDetroitLions - I steered clear, because it's only 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on MetaCritic and got snubbed during awards season.
@@SilvanaDil you should watch it!!!
It might have been snubbed because Mel Gibson was recorded drunk rambling anti-semitism remarks around that time.
It’s really entertaining! I watch it almost everytime i see it on the guide!
@@SilvanaDil if i knew you in person i would be bugging you to watch it and then get back to me. I really loved it
@@AxelFoleyDetroitLions - I dunno. "Hacksaw Ridge" got a lot of love (and deservedly so).
Watch the movie “Patriot”
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
Benedict Arnold is a story all of his own. But don't feel TOO bad for him.
You should watch "The Madness of King George" . There is also a film ( loosely based on the Revolutionary War) by Mel Gibson "The Patriot".
There are some movies about The American Revolution but they are highly fictionalized. Most recently, The Patriot, with Mel Gibson. There was a pretty good movie about John Paul Jones, with Robert Stack, that's from the 50's. Your best bet is to watch a documentary about The American Revolution. The best one is by The History Channel, that is narrated by Charles Kuralt.
I highly recommend the movie "The Patrate" staring Mel Gibson. It gives you a real feel of the Revolution.
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie.
Let’s also talk about the Delaware River being pretty well frozen n most of the men couldn’t swim, but the Massachusetts militia were fishermen so they ferried them across lol
Actually burger is short for Hamburger as they were invented in Hamburg, Germany, though we are the ones who thought up putting cheese on it to make a cheeseburger. If we are going with food, Apple Pie is about as American as you can get.
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There will always be a connection between the States and Britain.
New subscriber here British Guy. Enjoy your reactions and commentary. As you know, most revolutionarys were themselves British. George Washington, the father of our country, has family ties to the house of Spencer, Princess Dianas family. Her brother, the Earl Spencer, mentions this in his tour of Althrop, where they have a large piece of Washington family furniture, left there when they migrated to the new world in 1600s
That was fast! And fun thank you for the reaction and commentary. Love oversimplified, I think you'd love the civil war, Henry 8 th, and the pig war( we bout went back to war over a pig) hehe, I think Americans see our British family as it's ok for us to periodically argue and scrap amongst ourselves but no one else better attack each other. There are many good movies about the war, I'm sure you would like. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing more
Agreed. George washington was a british general sent here to get Spain out…Then he became the first president! Most of citizens were directly related to Britain …It was the lack of representation in Britain that lead to war.
The Patriot is a pretty good Revolutionary War movie. There really aren't to many tbh
I 2nd the Patriot! It’s one of my Favorite war movies all time!
Obviously Nothing Will top “Saving Private Ryan” (ww2 film).
Patriot is super entertaining and I believe the Styles of combat and interactions between American Civilians and British troops is Accurate. (I know ive seen a civil war historian Comment and said they did pretty well and entertaining).
Most Civil War movies neglect mention Of Native Americans, French , or slaves etc (there was a movie with mathew Broderick that focused purely on a troop of slaves). …But The Patriot is Super entertaining!
Movie had some cool tomahawk scenes (i throw tomahawks as a hobby sport….His form was a little off lol…Natives Used tomahawks so i think it was call-back to them maybe)
"The Patriot" starring Mel Gibson gives the best feel of the Revolution, and "John Adams" is a really good miniseries. Together they give a northern and southern perspective.
The Patriot is a good flick but over the top anti British. Keep that in mind.
@@AxelFoleyDetroitLions "The Patriot" is extremally historically inaccurate, especially for it's depiction of slavery which made it seem extremely benign. There are better choices, although most are mini-series or TV shows rather than movies.
@@lordmikethegreat Why can Historians place this time-frame and Conflict to a specific Location for the battles?
If you want to learn more about US history, I suggest you watch the PBS series about the Civil War by Ken Burns. Each episode is narrated by famous actors and actresses with authentic photographs.
Washington didn’t actually have any slaves of his own. They were all his wife’s that she inherited from previous marriage. Washington didn’t have anything, but managed to snag a rich wife (Martha Washington was the most eligible bachelorette in the colonies) because he was tall, charming, and good looking!
It;s funny you said burgers at the end there lol.. burgers actually came from Hamburg, Germany! We just reappropriated it to become a stereotype 😂
The movie "The Crossing" depicts one battle fairly accurately. it's an annual viewing event for many.
Lol who 🤨 literally never even heard of it lol
You should watch The Patriot with Mel Gibson. It is not literal. But, it is based on real people. It is based on a South Carolina patriot named Francis Marion. General Cornwallis nicknamed him “The Swamp Fox”. He used “gorilla warfare “ to drive Cornwallis to distraction. More battles were fought in South Carolina than all the other colonies combined.
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
Hi British Guy, interesting videos. I am a little surprised that American History is not taught to a small degree in Great Britain. Not because the war was between the US and Great Britain, but due to the amount of influence the US has had on the world since WW 2. So I did learn something new too. You asked if there are movies or videos about the revolution, there are a ton. However, I would encourage one in particular here on RUclips, George Washington the 1983 miniseries with Barry Bostwick as Washington. As you mentioned Washington is a very interesting person in history. I doubt the US would exist without him, king George the third should have given his royal commission as an officer, you would have kept the US. The miniseries is in 30 minute segments. I think you would be impressed with the show, learn more about the history of the revolution time period. Honestly, I would love to hear your take on the show and history as well.
The American Revolution isn't studied much in Britain, because they basically lost. Also King George III has a pretty crappy reputation among british royalty, so they kind of try not to talk about him much.
You should watch the movie The Patriot with Mel Gibson, it’s during the American Revolution.
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
The British mostly defeated themselves in this war while the Americans harassed them enough to force them into bad decisions. Saratoga is an example. If you go to that part of the country even now, outside the towns & cities, it is still a howling wilderness, so you can imagine what it was like 240 years ago. The British went into that wilderness with a modern army and all its train of supplies like they were invading a civilized European country and were caught up in a disaster. Also, their alliances with the Indian tribes were equally disastrous as the Indians would massacre civilians indiscriminately, which included those loyal to the crown, alienating all sides from the British cause, and then would desert the British in battle when the battle got too hot, leaving them to fend for themselves in unfamiliar territory against an army thirsty for revenge because of the previous atrocities. This isn't politically correct history, but it's what actually happened.
Many movies or shows on the American revolution. Outlander deals with the Jacobite (Scottish) rebellion and later the American revolution.
American would not be the country it is without England, Scotland and a bunch of other countries
Dog, I mean it's not particularly historically accurate but watch The Patriot starring Mel Gibson, it's a damn good war movie, and truly brutal.
The Patriot is another ahistorical mel Gibson trash movie
That war could of become WW1
Check out the Mel Gibson movie the patriot is kinda long but a great movie
If you watch the Patriot with Mel Gibson, just know before hand that, while it is very entertaining, it is so wildly inaccurate as to some major parts. It portrays the British as acting worse than they did. Especially false was an incident with a church. I won’t spoil it but you’ll know now if you watch that it did not happen and it was taken from a incident Nazis did in WW2. Second, it portrays slave owners as these benevolent parental like figures, which is, I mean, common now.
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Do more reaction not just sports you may get more subscribers like example Team America World Police movie, movies in general first time in a series finish the series or Tv Shows and watch Squid game unless you seen them, Cartoons like Rick and Morty, South Park, American Dad Beavis and Butthead etc. some Military video's, Oversimplified is very good, Stat's through the years video's Comedy skits, shows etc. etc. you get it! You watched the best 10 states try cities different categories and the worst why not! I can give you lot's of idea's try George Carlin, Dave Chapelle, Jeff Dunham puppet hey even Magic like David Blaine! Dude check out unless you saw the SAW movies, Terminator, Matrix watch the whole series!
"Hamilton"
Agreed
You never reacted to the civil war.
Typical Brit
I mean, you kinda just sit there and don't react or even give your take or opinions about anything. Just constructive criticism. But once you open up a bit I'm sure you will find great success. Good luck.