According to my “much smarter than me” son, America’s biggest loss was when my dad decided to emigrate from the Netherlands to Canada rather than the USA back in 1951. . .
A nice little bit of Canadiana/Americana that's relevant to the current season: Every year (since 1971), Boston's Official Christmas Tree has been a gift from Nova Scotia, in thanks for the aid Boston gave in response to the Halifax Explosion of 1917: On the morning of December 6, 1917, two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. One of them drifted into town and exploded. It was loaded with explosives, and the explosion resulted in the largest non-nuclear explosion of all time, with almost 2000 casualties (I'm finding different numbers from different sources), and an estimated 9000 injured. Boston dispatched a train full of emergency supplies and medical personnel that same evening.
@@greyone40 Oh, they definitely know about it. You can find videos about it on RUclips. There's one that talks about the latest tree that was cut down from one person's front yard. There was a whole ceremony for cutting it down and sending it off.
I grew up on Montreal's West Island and went through school never having learned that Benedict Arnold (American mode) marched his men along the shore of Lac Saint Louis out to Les Cedres to attack some British troops and, having failed in his first objective, burned the fort at what is now Senneville. That march took him less than a mile from the HS I attended and the fort was about 8 miles away. Not a word about it in school. So keep doing these, Amy, and will get you that Order of Canada yet! 😀
This yank loves Canada. I grew up on Lake Erie and was amazed that the ships we saw on the west end of the lake were actually in another country. A few years ago, I read (from cover to cover) Black's history of Canada. My favorite "take away", was how when the "Dominion of Canada" formed in 1867 it was originally to be the "Confederation of Canada." But second and third thoughts by our northern neighbors was that the recent "confederacy" in the United States had not fared well. "So yeah, let's call it a Dominion instead." Despite our minor clashes, may we always have the world's longest friendly, unguarded border!
Interestingly, though we called it an act of confederation, Canada's political system is more of a proper federation (unified provinces instead of states). I think the use of "confederation" at the time was to make it more appealing to the joining colonies.
@@kivimik it is a fabulous country regardless of how the word "confederation" was viewed by those in Ottawa (Hmmm, now that I think of it I don't believe the meeting took place in Ottawa, in New Brunswick perhaps??).
There's also a very intriguing theory that the War of 1812 was about disrupting British naval construction. This is based on some letters from Napoleon to Jefferson, and the near-simultaneous invasions of the two places Britain depended on for timber for shipbuilding. Remember that in 1812, Britain and France have been at war almost continuously since 1796, and French naval power was largely destroyed. Even if this isn't true, I'm pretty confident that America was just looking for an excuse. The boarding of American ships to search for ex-Royal Navy soldiers was a real thing, yes, but not nearly as widespread as the popular story has it and arguably those men were deserters and thus criminals. If America wasn't looking for a war, that almost certainly wouldn't have been enough provocation to take on one of the world's superpowers, no matter how distracted it was. It's also kind of fascinating to look at how Americans teach the War of 1812. They emphasise the early naval victories (which is fair, the fledgling USN was arguably the only navy that had the same degree of skill and professionalism as the RN - thanks in no small part to those ex-RN sailors) and the victory at New Orleans (which was the last battle of the war and fought after the treaty had been signed) but totally skip over the failures to take Canada, the loss of Washington, and the fact that as soon as the RN wasn't fighting France and could send actual battleships to America, the USN was completely outmatched. When Britain said "look, we'd rather all just go home so if you promise to stop being dicks and leave our kids alone, we can end this, but otherwise you will have the full attention of our huge navy and veteran army" America was very quick to agree.
The truth is that the British couldn't conquer the United States, and the US couldn't conquer Canada. The US commanded the Great Lakes, and the Brits commanded the land routes. One needs both for a successful invasion in either direction.
@@Caseytify In 1812, all of British North America was in easy marching distance of the Great Lakes. America didn't need any kind of sea power. And, for that matter, had local naval superiority as long as the RN was focused on France. America's failure to conquer the Canadian colonies had nothing to do with British seapower and everything to do with the intense resistance America encountered as soon as they crossed the border. I'll agree that Britain probably couldn't have conquered the US, because she didn't have the manpower to fully occupy the US, and civilian resistance would have been extreme. But Wellington's army would probably have done very, very well against any American force it encountered, and Britain could certainly have smashed every American city and factory if Britain was willing to spend the time and money. The America of 1814 was no-where near the military power it would be in 1945.
Great work! Wish my Canadian history class included more on these conflicts! One minor item of correction that doesn't take away from the overall story: in the Canadian background, Yukon is a territory (not a province), and Nunavut split from the North West Territories.
One interesting Side note of the War of 1812 it's where the phrase "Don't Give Up The Ship" originated, spoken by Captain James Lawrence of the USS Chesapeake in single ship action against the HMS Shannon near Boston. Captain Lawrence was mortally wounded and as he was being carried below deck he commanded his officers "Don't give up the ship, fire her until she shinks". Moments later they in fact gave up the ship as they were overwhelmed by a boarding party.
Timbers from the Chesapeake were incorporated into a building in the town of Wickham in Hampshire, England. The building still stands, and is a local antique market.
I've missed your detailed stories. As a Canadian I've always told this story to my Yank friends. It's important to understand the entire Canadian / American / British history.
Loved the detailed and informative video. I especially enjoyed the delight on your face as you detailed American defeats or retreats. American Presidents (apparently) like to show British visitors the scorch marks on the White House from 1812. As a UK citizen I highly rate Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders and their military (also the US and the US Marines). The American War Plan Red was a typical Anglophobic misinterpretation of UK character and intent. Even prior to WW2, the British knew they had to decolonize - it was a matter of when, not if.
Had fun watching your video. I remembered an American historian living in Quebec City who told me how lucky we were that our two countries got so well along. We don’t realize it but we are at peace. Here are a few details to consider before moving on with our lives. About a thousand years ago, the Norse were the first Europeans to arrive in what is modern Canada, specifically the Island of Newfoundland. They arrived thousands of years after Indigenous peoples had migrated from Asia. In the 1500s, Jacques Cartier did not name the country Canada because he hadn’t come up with the word. At first, the territory was named New France by Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine working for the French King Francis I (François 1er). At its peak in 1712, New France was made up of five colonies: Canada; Hudson Bay; Acadia in the northeast; Plaisance on the island of Newfoundland; and Louisiana. Fun fact: The portrait of Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec City and the Capital of the colony of Canada, is a fake. To this day, no physical description of the Frenchman exists. During the 1800s, historians took inspiration from a portrait of Michel Particelli d'Émery, King Louis XIV's Comptroller-General of Finances, to help promote the story of French Canadians. From the point of view of New France, the Seven Year War (1756-1763), known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763) in the United-States, began with hostilities (1754) in the Ohio Valley. Newly built French fortifications provoke the governor of the colony of Virginia to send Colonel George Washington and his men into battle. Even though New France fell in 1760, France had already given up two years prior on its northern colony by stopping the replenishments. Fun Fact: Benedict Arnold was shot in the leg during the battle of Quebec City of 1775. He survived to fight other battles including the Battle of Ridgefield where we shot him a second time in the same leg resulting in the amputation of the wounded limb. Even though the animosities still shown by Americans towards Benedict Arnold haven’t wavered through the centuries, he was honored 1887 for his service at the Battles of Saratoga in the Continental Army with a monument named appropriately the Boot Monument. It features the bust … of his amputated leg, the only part of his body that did note betray the United States.
Great summary! During the 1898 Klondike gold rush, there were so many Americans in the Yukon, Canadian officials feared that the Americans might try to invade. How the mounties kept control is worth a podcast in itself. Thanks for doing this. Cheers from Alaska
Great video. A nice refresher (with added details) from what I learned in school. Only note is the misspelling of the Cypress Hills Massacre (not Cyprus).
54*40' or Fight!!! (Well, maybe not...) 2:20 side note: "Kanata" is also the current name of West Ottawa / Ouest Ottawa, and the corporate home of Mike & Terry's Lawnmowers, (MiTeL) one of the Largest telecom purveyors in the world. (Note: Oddly, the company never actually sold any lawnmowers, the original products being deemed as "unsuitable for Canadian lawns.") 16:40 This was actually an American strategy, as the American Bill of rights Authorizes Americans to keep and arm bears.
You should have given an honorable mention at the end of Machias Seal Island, and Island in Maine, or New Brunswick still disputed between the US and Canada to this day. It's much closer to Maine, but the Canadians have a Light House built on it. Both Coast Guards visit the island. I doubt there will be any issues on the island, unless anyone decides to raise some pigs there anyway ;)
Wonderful story telling. I miss your long format presentations. Almost all of this was new to me as an American. Your description of the Pig War was excellent. Thanks for improving my knowledge of Canadian history.
As an American I find Canadian history quite interesting, so Thank You! The siege of Montreal or the 1776 rebellion in Nova Scotia would be great topics in themselves. 💡
I live in cottage country, Ontario. Sometimes it's hard to find a parking spot for all the cars with American plates. It's horrible. I hope they had a good time, eh. The Pig War on OverSimplified is, well, over simplified with more than I ever knew about it.
As a Montreal historian, my ears perked when you started talking about the « Rebellion de 1937-38 » since most english canadians get a lot of things wrong with this story. I must say you where vague enough to not touch the contencious parts, smart ! Other note, Montreal was captured by the Americans in november of 1775 up until summer of 76, the city was basically American with at its head none other than Benjamin Franklin.
Amy, I went looking for you on "the other channel" and saw the absence of content, but then saw your explanation vid on this channel. So sorry the masses are fickle, but really looking forward to your expanded offerings here. love your style and dedication. shit isn't appreciated like it should be...don't give up. do what makes you happy, and I'm happy to try and support where i can. Now, i got a boat load of Amy videos to catch up on...toodles!
In upstate New York our schools spent more time teaching about the Iroquois which was pronounced EE-RUH-KWOY, but your pronunciation apparently is correct. We briefly touched upon the US - Canada conflicts but history was not my thing back then. I did see Montcalm’s skull when I was in Quebec.
Thanks, Amy! This was an excellent look into bits of history that I, born and raised in Texas, never heard about. It's great to learn that relations between the USA and Canada, though mostly cordial, were sometimes almost amusingly hostile. I'm just sorry to hear that people got hurt -- or killed -- in skirmishes that should never have happened. It was also interesting to hear how you pronounced several words I've heard from "south of the border". One of these was the name of a city in eastern Washington state. Like you, I'd always thought it should be pronounced as it looks: Spo-KANE. But I've been advised -- almost heatedly -- by a resident of the city that the proper pronunciation is Spo-CAN.
I'm new to the channel, but it's so cool learning all this history. I can't wait to see what other cool historical things come along in your videos. I've been a huge fan since watching Strange Evidence and What on Earth? Your style is so cool and fun as well as informative.
For the record, I have successfully "invaded" Canada three times: Twice at Vancouver and once at Toronto. In Vancouver, I was once challenged by a superior force of RCMP (two guys on horses asked me a few questions), but they withdrew and I was otherwise unopposed. In Toronto, I was nearly repulsed immediately, but finally merely had to pay a fine and agree to leave within two weeks (a misunderstanding over paperwork). Lovely place to visit, with really nice people.
Thanks for this video, overall it's very good. However, one thing that bugged me is that Amy keeps referring to (e.g.) the conflicts prior to Canadian independence in 1867 as "Canadian" vs American. This is a bit of a retcon. In reality, according to the standards of the time, it was Americans vs British troops and British colonials from "The Canadas" (since Canada per se didn't exist yet, hence the retcon). In other words, the people living in what's now Canada were actually British subjects,. In 1867 Canada became an actual country, and thereafter the people there can be referred to as "Canadians" (as opposed to British Canadian colonists). It would be like us Americans referring to pre-1776 colonials as "Americans" instead of British American colonists, because prior to 1776 we were technically British too (not American). Another important point -- at the time America was fighting the British colonists in Canada & the British military, England was arguably the world superpower. In those days, America had yet to rise in terms of military might, and was a bit player in world events. In contrast, the British Army was great, but combined with the might of the Royal Navy they were #1 in the world. TL;DR - You can't refer to people as "Canadian" and "American" if the country doesn't exist yet. For most of the history discussed, it's actually Americans -- because America was an independent country already -- against the British Royal Navy, British Army, and British Canadian colonists (not "Canadians"), with Britain being the world superpower.
Half the stuff you talked about i had never heard of ,and the other half you went into way more than I'm used to. Thanks for all you put in to making this video.
Amy: As a resident of Maine who has lived in Presque Isle, Maine (the area that was covered in the segment about the "Pork & Beans War" (known in the States as the Aroostook War)); I found this video a refreshing look at our shared (US - Canadian) history and hope that you will do more on this subject including (perhaps) a segment on the railroad accident that lead to a closer relationship between the Maritimes & New England.
Many years ago I watched an interview with a prominent American General. On the subject of invasion of Canada he responded by saying it would never happen, when asked why he simply said "Thousands of miles of undefendable border"
Wow, I’m reading the book “The Civil War of 1812”. By Alan Taylor right now, and your video is like a perfect narration to the book! Awesome video, as usual!
Sorry AST, I started looking at this video at 1:30am thinking that I could look at a ‘ short video’ b4 going to bed.. but noticed how slow the bottom red line was going and much to my surprise realized that this is one of your in-depth history videos ( which I prefer), but alas I’ve got to go to bed, getting up in 5 hrs to go to work, I’ll see ya again later tonight!
Interesting stuff! Also, I thought of you when I recently heard a reference to Apollo 10's Snoopy... that's apparently still out there orbiting the sun somewhere. Any chance you might have interest in doing a video about that whole mission? It sounds like it was interesting!
I'm curious as to which airports were built from that 1935 budget you mentioned. I've been looking into historical airports, (Mostly BCATP) and think that would dovetail in nicely.
Just speculateing, but probably ended up being part of the massive WW2 system of airfields that hosted pilot training (and the WASPs) enableing the relay of aircraft production (like Canadian built Lancasters) all over North America to the war theaters. Odd how the world changed upside-down from 1935 to 1940!
While I guess it was ultimately just a fight just between Americans, there was the St. Albans Raid (1864) during the US Civil War. A 21 strong Confederate force entered Vermont from Canada to rob the banks of the town of St. Albans before retreating back into Canada (where police arrested most of them). The raid was hoped, in part, to force the Union to divert troops north to guard against possible additional raids out of Canada.
Hi Amy, I just listened to your interview with Joe Scott from last year and I just wanted to be one more positive commenter. I dont watch your Twitch much because its a longer time commitment but I love all of your history videos and would never dream of tearing down your work. Thank you for making such high quality content! You are, by far one of my favorite creators out here. Keep up the good work and try not to give the haters too much power. The internet is a hard place to be, especially in the space area for women with all the Magas being such a majority of the fan base. You are appreciated and valued though. Have a great day!
I appreciate that there's always something to learn from the videos you produce. You are an engaging presenter. Love the hair color! Had a similar color when I was younger. What;s that color called?
One last one! War Plan One was rather ludicrous, yes, but in 1939 Canada's military was still focused on defending against an invasion from the US. As such a thing became less and less likely during the Great Depression, this was used as an excuse to reduce military spending and thus Canada's military was desperately underequipped when we declared war on Germany in 1939.
Can you IMAGINE how fortunate you would have felt as a U.S. Army soldier in, say 1862 or so, to be occupying San Juan Island as opposed to being stationed somewhere in the South facing the Confederacy?
I, for one, am glad that neither war plan red or defense scheme 1 were tested. War plan orange, the planning document for a war against Japan, did end up being close to what happened. Thank you for an informative video!
Slight nitpick: (27:16) The Portland star is a little far north. You've got that star around Tacoma/Olympia. Otherwise, great vid. So much excellent info.
I always just thought the US didn't want to deal with the overhead of living with snow, so they don't bother. Because of jet stream intensification, the States, including Texas, is getting weather like here in Ottawa.
Great video, the city of trois Rivieres was under U.S. occupation for a few month. Some of the grave of us solder was located recently. Also that one of the main reason Ottawa was chosen to be the Canadian capital. It is not ad close to the borders as other major city and in between lower and upper Canada.
Excellent stories - other than touching a bt on the War of 1812, my history classes never touched on these subjects. In future could you do a deep dive on the AVRO Arrow?
Yeah, we're not always great neighbors. And you guys are typically the second-most owners of my app, which makes me happy. I'd known some of that, and by and large, it's likely O.K. that we don't all dwell on it. For a long time, we didn't really the British. Then loved them. Then didn't trust them again. Then started buying their T.V. shows. It's odd. My understanding is that the ownership of Winnipeg and the exact boarder on the Pacific coast almost broke into fighting. Thank goodness it didn't. History can be weird.
It is wonderful to see your detailed stories again! I have so missed your historical story telling. You have a real gift. I was born in Canada, but was raised here in the States. My knowledge of Canadian history is sketchy at best. You are helping fill these gaps.
Great production quality and research, Amy. I used to love your space content and just found you here after some googling. Sorry to hear about your frustration dealing with your old audience. Totally understandable for you to branch out. Best of luck to you finding a new groove.
Is it actually proper to call Yukon a province? I've always thought of the ten provinces and two (more recently three) territories. Granted, I've also always been a little unclear about Why they're territories and not outright provinces. Maybe a topic for a future video/Short?
I am left dejected to hear of these conflicts between Canada and the US. People will fight at the drop of a hat over any matter... Mahalo for opening my eyes to matters of which I had no clue.
The North-West Company is from 1779, and was founded by Scots based in Montreal with French-Canadian workers to compete with the London-based, English-controlled Hudson's Bay Company which has existed since 1670, using mostly Scots workers - who were mostly fleeing the English crackdowns on Scotland. And all of that happened well after my Scottish-Catholic ancestors came to North America in 1634, which is why I use "Indigenous" and not "Native." I'm very much Euro-Canadian, but I figure after almost 400 years I'm also a "native" of Canada.
According to my “much smarter than me” son, America’s biggest loss was when my dad decided to emigrate from the Netherlands to Canada rather than the USA back in 1951. . .
That's funny.
Eh?
BARILOCHE ARGENTINA
A nice little bit of Canadiana/Americana that's relevant to the current season: Every year (since 1971), Boston's Official Christmas Tree has been a gift from Nova Scotia, in thanks for the aid Boston gave in response to the Halifax Explosion of 1917:
On the morning of December 6, 1917, two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. One of them drifted into town and exploded. It was loaded with explosives, and the explosion resulted in the largest non-nuclear explosion of all time, with almost 2000 casualties (I'm finding different numbers from different sources), and an estimated 9000 injured. Boston dispatched a train full of emergency supplies and medical personnel that same evening.
That's an interesting detail I didn't know. I hope the Christmas tree tradition continues, and people continue to learn what it is about.
@@greyone40 Oh, they definitely know about it. You can find videos about it on RUclips. There's one that talks about the latest tree that was cut down from one person's front yard. There was a whole ceremony for cutting it down and sending it off.
BARILOCHE ARGENTINA
I grew up on Montreal's West Island and went through school never having learned that Benedict Arnold (American mode) marched his men along the shore of Lac Saint Louis out to Les Cedres to attack some British troops and, having failed in his first objective, burned the fort at what is now Senneville. That march took him less than a mile from the HS I attended and the fort was about 8 miles away. Not a word about it in school.
So keep doing these, Amy, and will get you that Order of Canada yet! 😀
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
Great program Amy. As an Alaskan I have to mention the successful "friendly invasion" in 1942 that built the Alaska Highway.
As a fellow Alaskan, the history of the ALCAN's construction is fascinating
@@herzogsbuick
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
@@evaklum8974 huh??
Thanks! Happy New Year!
This yank loves Canada. I grew up on Lake Erie and was amazed that the ships we saw on the west end of the lake were actually in another country. A few years ago, I read (from cover to cover) Black's history of Canada. My favorite "take away", was how when the "Dominion of Canada" formed in 1867 it was originally to be the "Confederation of Canada." But second and third thoughts by our northern neighbors was that the recent "confederacy" in the United States had not fared well. "So yeah, let's call it a Dominion instead." Despite our minor clashes, may we always have the world's longest friendly, unguarded border!
Interestingly, though we called it an act of confederation, Canada's political system is more of a proper federation (unified provinces instead of states). I think the use of "confederation" at the time was to make it more appealing to the joining colonies.
@@kivimik it is a fabulous country regardless of how the word "confederation" was viewed by those in Ottawa (Hmmm, now that I think of it I don't believe the meeting took place in Ottawa, in New Brunswick perhaps??).
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
There's also a very intriguing theory that the War of 1812 was about disrupting British naval construction. This is based on some letters from Napoleon to Jefferson, and the near-simultaneous invasions of the two places Britain depended on for timber for shipbuilding. Remember that in 1812, Britain and France have been at war almost continuously since 1796, and French naval power was largely destroyed. Even if this isn't true, I'm pretty confident that America was just looking for an excuse. The boarding of American ships to search for ex-Royal Navy soldiers was a real thing, yes, but not nearly as widespread as the popular story has it and arguably those men were deserters and thus criminals. If America wasn't looking for a war, that almost certainly wouldn't have been enough provocation to take on one of the world's superpowers, no matter how distracted it was.
It's also kind of fascinating to look at how Americans teach the War of 1812. They emphasise the early naval victories (which is fair, the fledgling USN was arguably the only navy that had the same degree of skill and professionalism as the RN - thanks in no small part to those ex-RN sailors) and the victory at New Orleans (which was the last battle of the war and fought after the treaty had been signed) but totally skip over the failures to take Canada, the loss of Washington, and the fact that as soon as the RN wasn't fighting France and could send actual battleships to America, the USN was completely outmatched. When Britain said "look, we'd rather all just go home so if you promise to stop being dicks and leave our kids alone, we can end this, but otherwise you will have the full attention of our huge navy and veteran army" America was very quick to agree.
American history is at best a historical fairy story
The truth is that the British couldn't conquer the United States, and the US couldn't conquer Canada. The US commanded the Great Lakes, and the Brits commanded the land routes. One needs both for a successful invasion in either direction.
@@Caseytify In 1812, all of British North America was in easy marching distance of the Great Lakes. America didn't need any kind of sea power. And, for that matter, had local naval superiority as long as the RN was focused on France. America's failure to conquer the Canadian colonies had nothing to do with British seapower and everything to do with the intense resistance America encountered as soon as they crossed the border.
I'll agree that Britain probably couldn't have conquered the US, because she didn't have the manpower to fully occupy the US, and civilian resistance would have been extreme. But Wellington's army would probably have done very, very well against any American force it encountered, and Britain could certainly have smashed every American city and factory if Britain was willing to spend the time and money. The America of 1814 was no-where near the military power it would be in 1945.
@@davydatwood3158
CHILE PARAGUAY ARGENTINA
SUR DE BRASIL URUGUAY
A M S T R A L I A
AMERICA AUSTRAL
Great work! Wish my Canadian history class included more on these conflicts! One minor item of correction that doesn't take away from the overall story: in the Canadian background, Yukon is a territory (not a province), and Nunavut split from the North West Territories.
CHILE PARAGUAY ARGENTINA
SUR DE BRASIL URUGUAY
A M S T R A L I A
AMERICA AUSTRAL
I was just watching an awesome doc on RUclips on the Revolutionary War!! So cool!! I wish you would do stuff on Space still.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
One interesting Side note of the War of 1812 it's where the phrase "Don't Give Up The Ship" originated, spoken by Captain James Lawrence of the USS Chesapeake in single ship action against the HMS Shannon near Boston. Captain Lawrence was mortally wounded and as he was being carried below deck he commanded his officers "Don't give up the ship, fire her until she shinks". Moments later they in fact gave up the ship as they were overwhelmed by a boarding party.
I seem to recall viewing a painting memorializing the battle, perhaps Annapolis MD?
Timbers from the Chesapeake were incorporated into a building in the town of Wickham in Hampshire, England. The building still stands, and is a local antique market.
@@fieryfredthebeaconlighter2259
LE QUEBEC
LE CANADA FRANÇAIS
You forgot the 1873 Lord Gordon Gordon incident where Minnesota called up the Militia to invade Canada.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
I've missed your detailed stories. As a Canadian I've always told this story to my Yank friends. It's important to understand the entire Canadian / American / British history.
LE QUEBEC
LE CANADA FRANÇAIS
Loved the detailed and informative video. I especially enjoyed the delight on your face as you detailed American defeats or retreats. American Presidents (apparently) like to show British visitors the scorch marks on the White House from 1812. As a UK citizen I highly rate Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders and their military (also the US and the US Marines). The American War Plan Red was a typical Anglophobic misinterpretation of UK character and intent. Even prior to WW2, the British knew they had to decolonize - it was a matter of when, not if.
DESDE CALIFORNIA HASTA FLORIDA ES HISPANOAMÉRICA
Had fun watching your video. I remembered an American historian living in Quebec City who told me how lucky we were that our two countries got so well along. We don’t realize it but we are at peace.
Here are a few details to consider before moving on with our lives.
About a thousand years ago, the Norse were the first Europeans to arrive in what is modern Canada, specifically the Island of Newfoundland. They arrived thousands of years after Indigenous peoples had migrated from Asia.
In the 1500s, Jacques Cartier did not name the country Canada because he hadn’t come up with the word. At first, the territory was named New France by Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine working for the French King Francis I (François 1er). At its peak in 1712, New France was made up of five colonies: Canada; Hudson Bay; Acadia in the northeast; Plaisance on the island of Newfoundland; and Louisiana.
Fun fact: The portrait of Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec City and the Capital of the colony of Canada, is a fake. To this day, no physical description of the Frenchman exists. During the 1800s, historians took inspiration from a portrait of Michel Particelli d'Émery, King Louis XIV's Comptroller-General of Finances, to help promote the story of French Canadians.
From the point of view of New France, the Seven Year War (1756-1763), known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763) in the United-States, began with hostilities (1754) in the Ohio Valley. Newly built French fortifications provoke the governor of the colony of Virginia to send Colonel George Washington and his men into battle.
Even though New France fell in 1760, France had already given up two years prior on its northern colony by stopping the replenishments.
Fun Fact: Benedict Arnold was shot in the leg during the battle of Quebec City of 1775. He survived to fight other battles including the Battle of Ridgefield where we shot him a second time in the same leg resulting in the amputation of the wounded limb. Even though the animosities still shown by Americans towards Benedict Arnold haven’t wavered through the centuries, he was honored 1887 for his service at the Battles of Saratoga in the Continental Army with a monument named appropriately the Boot Monument. It features the bust … of his amputated leg, the only part of his body that did note betray the United States.
DESDE CALIFORNIA HASTA FLORIDA ES HISPANOAMÉRICA .
Great summary!
During the 1898 Klondike gold rush, there were so many Americans in the Yukon, Canadian officials feared that the Americans might try to invade. How the mounties kept control is worth a podcast in itself.
Thanks for doing this.
Cheers from Alaska
CHILE ARGENTINA
THE SCANDINAVIA OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
AURORA AUSTRAL
It's wild how much conflict you could get away with back then without triggering a full on war between nations
Oh my god, Defensive Scheme One and War Plan Red were insane! I'm glad that nothing came of them. Thanks for sharing these fascinating stories.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
Great video. A nice refresher (with added details) from what I learned in school. Only note is the misspelling of the Cypress Hills Massacre (not Cyprus).
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
54*40' or Fight!!! (Well, maybe not...)
2:20 side note: "Kanata" is also the current name of West Ottawa / Ouest Ottawa, and the corporate home of Mike & Terry's Lawnmowers, (MiTeL) one of the Largest telecom purveyors in the world. (Note: Oddly, the company never actually sold any lawnmowers, the original products being deemed as "unsuitable for Canadian lawns.")
16:40 This was actually an American strategy, as the American Bill of rights Authorizes Americans to keep and arm bears.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
You should have given an honorable mention at the end of Machias Seal Island, and Island in Maine, or New Brunswick still disputed between the US and Canada to this day. It's much closer to Maine, but the Canadians have a Light House built on it. Both Coast Guards visit the island. I doubt there will be any issues on the island, unless anyone decides to raise some pigs there anyway ;)
CHILE ARGENTINA
THE SCANDINAVIA OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
AURORA AUSTRAL
Wonderful story telling. I miss your long format presentations. Almost all of this was new to me as an American. Your description of the Pig War was excellent.
Thanks for improving my knowledge of Canadian history.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
As an American I find Canadian history quite interesting, so Thank You!
The siege of Montreal or the 1776 rebellion in Nova Scotia would be great topics in themselves. 💡
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
Glad to see your latest post. Please keep them coming...
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
Did you quit posting to Vintage Space?
The British were just checking cargo? Not a word about kidnapping Americans and forcing them to serve the crown at gun point!
CHILE PARAGUAY ARGENTINA
SUR DE BRASIL URUGUAY
A M S T R A L I A
AMERICA AUSTRAL
I live in cottage country, Ontario. Sometimes it's hard to find a parking spot for all the cars with American plates. It's horrible. I hope they had a good time, eh.
The Pig War on OverSimplified is, well, over simplified with more than I ever knew about it.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
As a Montreal historian, my ears perked when you started talking about the « Rebellion de 1937-38 » since most english canadians get a lot of things wrong with this story.
I must say you where vague enough to not touch the contencious parts, smart !
Other note, Montreal was captured by the Americans in november of 1775 up until summer of 76, the city was basically American with at its head none other than Benjamin Franklin.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Amy, I went looking for you on "the other channel" and saw the absence of content, but then saw your explanation vid on this channel. So sorry the masses are fickle, but really looking forward to your expanded offerings here. love your style and dedication. shit isn't appreciated like it should be...don't give up. do what makes you happy, and I'm happy to try and support where i can. Now, i got a boat load of Amy videos to catch up on...toodles!
She is MIA here as well...
@@joshramirez7
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
In upstate New York our schools spent more time teaching about the Iroquois which was pronounced EE-RUH-KWOY, but your pronunciation apparently is correct. We briefly touched upon the US - Canada conflicts but history was not my thing back then. I did see Montcalm’s skull when I was in Quebec.
LE QUEBEC
LE CANADA FRANÇAIS
Thanks, Amy! This was an excellent look into bits of history that I, born and raised in Texas, never heard about. It's great to learn that relations between the USA and Canada, though mostly cordial, were sometimes almost amusingly hostile. I'm just sorry to hear that people got hurt -- or killed -- in skirmishes that should never have happened.
It was also interesting to hear how you pronounced several words I've heard from "south of the border". One of these was the name of a city in eastern Washington state. Like you, I'd always thought it should be pronounced as it looks: Spo-KANE. But I've been advised -- almost heatedly -- by a resident of the city that the proper pronunciation is Spo-CAN.
One of the little mysteries of the Spokane word...
@@annoyed707, good one! I enjoyed a little groan over that. Thanks for brightening an otherwise dull Monday afternoon!
Ohh yeah! My wifes family is from there, sometimes they just call it "the Can"😉
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
where did you go
Her Twitch channel is active - see her community page. I think (don’t know) that she may be working on a new book.
@@av_oid
CHILE PARAGUAY ARGENTINA
SUR DE BRASIL URUGUAY
A M S T R A L I A
AMERICA AUSTRAL
Great work Amy! You make it fun to watch and I learn more of our history. Thank you.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I'm new to the channel, but it's so cool learning all this history. I can't wait to see what other cool historical things come along in your videos. I've been a huge fan since watching Strange Evidence and What on Earth? Your style is so cool and fun as well as informative.
Dam, Amy 2 sites at the same time keeping us going on a Sunday great stuff
SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW
ARGENTINA
As a British Cornish person, I am disappointed to have no former knowledge of this. Thank you for the education Amy.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I'm french Canadian and that one is a great one Amy.
Thanks.
Also, I see your gaming posts on Instagram and JFC you are good!
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Thanks for the video! It reminded me of visiting a museum with school about the "Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay", somewhere South of Montreal.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
CHÂTEAUGUAY
PARAGUAY
URUGUAY
I like this re-focus on tales from Canadian/US history, since I'm a citizen of both countries.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Cool background music.
CELESTE MUSIC
For the record, I have successfully "invaded" Canada three times: Twice at Vancouver and once at Toronto. In Vancouver, I was once challenged by a superior force of RCMP (two guys on horses asked me a few questions), but they withdrew and I was otherwise unopposed. In Toronto, I was nearly repulsed immediately, but finally merely had to pay a fine and agree to leave within two weeks (a misunderstanding over paperwork).
Lovely place to visit, with really nice people.
The Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie song "War of 1812" was my introduction to Canadian history, thanks for rounding it out a bit more.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
F*** RUclips and the instant full volume, autoplay and overriding of the user volume control!
Thanks for this video, overall it's very good. However, one thing that bugged me is that Amy keeps referring to (e.g.) the conflicts prior to Canadian independence in 1867 as "Canadian" vs American. This is a bit of a retcon. In reality, according to the standards of the time, it was Americans vs British troops and British colonials from "The Canadas" (since Canada per se didn't exist yet, hence the retcon).
In other words, the people living in what's now Canada were actually British subjects,. In 1867 Canada became an actual country, and thereafter the people there can be referred to as "Canadians" (as opposed to British Canadian colonists).
It would be like us Americans referring to pre-1776 colonials as "Americans" instead of British American colonists, because prior to 1776 we were technically British too (not American).
Another important point -- at the time America was fighting the British colonists in Canada & the British military, England was arguably the world superpower. In those days, America had yet to rise in terms of military might, and was a bit player in world events. In contrast, the British Army was great, but combined with the might of the Royal Navy they were #1 in the world.
TL;DR - You can't refer to people as "Canadian" and "American" if the country doesn't exist yet. For most of the history discussed, it's actually Americans -- because America was an independent country already -- against the British Royal Navy, British Army, and British Canadian colonists (not "Canadians"), with Britain being the world superpower.
Well, if you want to be pedantic, it isn't the British Royal Navy, British Army etc. The navy is His Majesty's Royal Navy.
@@Poliss95
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
I was surprised that you didn’t mention the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
CHILE ARGENTINA
THE SCANDINAVIA OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
AURORA AUSTRAL
@9:35, Stephen Van Rensselaer? The same guy who founded Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY?
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
Half the stuff you talked about i had never heard of ,and the other half you went into way more than I'm used to. Thanks for all you put in to making this video.
JAVIER MILEI LILIA LEMOINE
A R G E N T I N A
Test dummy without magnets from the morge wall to wall
love the long format videos and this was, as ever, excellent.
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
Amy:
As a resident of Maine who has lived in Presque Isle, Maine (the area that was covered in the segment about the "Pork & Beans War" (known in the States as the Aroostook War)); I found this video a refreshing look at our shared (US - Canadian) history and hope that you will do more on this subject including (perhaps) a segment on the railroad accident that lead to a closer relationship between the Maritimes & New England.
DESDE CALIFORNIA HASTA FLORIDA ES HISPANOAMÉRICA
If only Laura Secord hadn't gone off... "To arms, to arms! The good guys are coming!"
UNITED STATES INVADED MEXICO
Many years ago I watched an interview with a prominent American General. On the subject of invasion of Canada he responded by saying it would never happen, when asked why he simply said "Thousands of miles of undefendable border"
MERRY CHRISTMAS AMY, hoping to meet you in person again
Wow, I’m reading the book “The Civil War of 1812”. By Alan Taylor right now, and your video is like a perfect narration to the book! Awesome video, as usual!
Such a fantastic book. Absolutely loved it.
@@JeremyMacDonald1973
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
@@evaklum8974 Umm... what?
Sorry AST, I started looking at this video at 1:30am thinking that I could look at a ‘ short video’ b4 going to bed.. but noticed how slow the bottom red line was going and much to my surprise realized that this is one of your in-depth history videos ( which I prefer), but alas I’ve got to go to bed, getting up in 5 hrs to go to work, I’ll see ya again later tonight!
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Interesting stuff!
Also, I thought of you when I recently heard a reference to Apollo 10's Snoopy... that's apparently still out there orbiting the sun somewhere. Any chance you might have interest in doing a video about that whole mission? It sounds like it was interesting!
UNITED STATES INVADED MEXICO
Hi Amy! How about a tour of your book collection?
I know your national anthem by heart, a lot of hockey games here in Buffalo, NY! Ohh wait, what is your team? Letterkenny fan?
As an American with a Kentucky ancestor who fought in the War of 1812 let me just say, "Sorry".
Thanks for the early Canadian history Amy. I didn't get any of that detail when my family moved away when I was 12.
Why didn't I know about your second youtube channel!?!?!?
I'm curious as to which airports were built from that 1935 budget you mentioned. I've been looking into historical airports, (Mostly BCATP) and think that would dovetail in nicely.
Just speculateing, but probably ended up being part of the massive WW2 system of airfields that hosted pilot training (and the WASPs) enableing the relay of aircraft production (like Canadian built Lancasters) all over North America to the war theaters. Odd how the world changed upside-down from 1935 to 1940!
CHILE ARGENTINA
THE SCANDINAVIA OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
AURORA AUSTRAL
While I guess it was ultimately just a fight just between Americans, there was the St. Albans Raid (1864) during the US Civil War.
A 21 strong Confederate force entered Vermont from Canada to rob the banks of the town of St. Albans before retreating back into Canada (where police arrested most of them). The raid was hoped, in part, to force the Union to divert troops north to guard against possible additional raids out of Canada.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Hi Amy, I just listened to your interview with Joe Scott from last year and I just wanted to be one more positive commenter. I dont watch your Twitch much because its a longer time commitment but I love all of your history videos and would never dream of tearing down your work. Thank you for making such high quality content! You are, by far one of my favorite creators out here. Keep up the good work and try not to give the haters too much power. The internet is a hard place to be, especially in the space area for women with all the Magas being such a majority of the fan base. You are appreciated and valued though. Have a great day!
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
Que the Stan Rogers music, STAT!!!!
UNITED STATES INVADED MEXICO
Great history lesson Amy. We miss you very much. We think you’re the best. You make history fun. Yours truly, Bead.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I appreciate that there's always something to learn from the videos you produce. You are an engaging presenter. Love the hair color! Had a similar color when I was younger. What;s that color called?
Strangely not one invasion to seize Canada's supply of maple syrup. Very interesting video.
One last one! War Plan One was rather ludicrous, yes, but in 1939 Canada's military was still focused on defending against an invasion from the US. As such a thing became less and less likely during the Great Depression, this was used as an excuse to reduce military spending and thus Canada's military was desperately underequipped when we declared war on Germany in 1939.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
"While France was distracted the British swooped in".
Yes we have a habit of doing that don't we?!
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
How did this hide from me for three days? I've got the bell on and all. Bad RUclips!
Excellent video. Lots of that I did not know even though I was born and lived here in Canada.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Can you IMAGINE how fortunate you would have felt as a U.S. Army soldier in, say 1862 or so, to be occupying San Juan Island as opposed to being stationed somewhere in the South facing the Confederacy?
I especially appreciate the talking mouth animations. Now that’s attention to detail!
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I miss your videos on any subject.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I, for one, am glad that neither war plan red or defense scheme 1 were tested. War plan orange, the planning document for a war against Japan, did end up being close to what happened.
Thank you for an informative video!
You said England while showing the flag of the UK at the start. Great work though, I learned a lot.
DESDE CALIFORNIA HASTA FLORIDA ES HISPANOAMÉRICA
Slight nitpick: (27:16) The Portland star is a little far north. You've got that star around Tacoma/Olympia.
Otherwise, great vid. So much excellent info.
I would love to see you do a piece on the Avro Arrow.
She touched on it in a video on her other channel. A mention.
THE EURASIAN HISTORY IS FASCINATING
I'd love a whole video on Louis Riel! the Messiah of Manitoba
I always just thought the US didn't want to deal with the overhead of living with snow, so they don't bother. Because of jet stream intensification, the States, including Texas, is getting weather like here in Ottawa.
I loved this video. As an ignorant American it was very informative! Keep up the good work.
How many stripes on the Merican flag ?
Great video, the city of trois Rivieres was under U.S. occupation for a few month. Some of the grave of us solder was located recently. Also that one of the main reason Ottawa was chosen to be the Canadian capital. It is not ad close to the borders as other major city and in between lower and upper Canada.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
the use of celeste music in this is hilarious, love it
ARGENTINA URUGUAY CELESTE
Excellent stories - other than touching a bt on the War of 1812, my history classes never touched on these subjects. In future could you do a deep dive on the AVRO Arrow?
ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF AMERICA
Thanks so much for creating and sharing this educational and entertaining video. Great job.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Yeah, we're not always great neighbors. And you guys are typically the second-most owners of my app, which makes me happy.
I'd known some of that, and by and large, it's likely O.K. that we don't all dwell on it. For a long time, we didn't really the British. Then loved them. Then didn't trust them again. Then started buying their T.V. shows. It's odd.
My understanding is that the ownership of Winnipeg and the exact boarder on the Pacific coast almost broke into fighting. Thank goodness it didn't.
History can be weird.
It is wonderful to see your detailed stories again! I have so missed your historical story telling. You have a real gift. I was born in Canada, but was raised here in the States. My knowledge of Canadian history is sketchy at best. You are helping fill these gaps.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
Great work :) Sometimes I need a break from space so I can get some perspective and sort of reboot my creativity, so I'm glad you've diversified! 🍻🍻
UNITED STATES INVADED MEXICO
Great production quality and research, Amy. I used to love your space content and just found you here after some googling. Sorry to hear about your frustration dealing with your old audience. Totally understandable for you to branch out. Best of luck to you finding a new groove.
THE SOUTHERN CONE IS A COUNTRY
AMSTRALIA
AMERICA AUSTRAL
I miss your wonderful content.. hope you are well Amy.
Is it actually proper to call Yukon a province? I've always thought of the ten provinces and two (more recently three) territories.
Granted, I've also always been a little unclear about Why they're territories and not outright provinces. Maybe a topic for a future video/Short?
You are actually correct. The Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are not Provinces but Territories.
I am left dejected to hear of these conflicts between Canada and the US. People will fight at the drop of a hat over any matter... Mahalo for opening my eyes to matters of which I had no clue.
To be fair, apart from the War of 1812 (a misnomer since it lasted until 1815), there were very few causalities in our conflicts.
It was one of my French-Candadian ancesters who caught the Americans, in their attempt to attack Montreal, and sounded the alarm. Seriously.
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
my fave Canadian historian :) ..... love your content
NORTH AMERICA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
CANADA
QUEBEC
The North-West Company is from 1779, and was founded by Scots based in Montreal with French-Canadian workers to compete with the London-based, English-controlled Hudson's Bay Company which has existed since 1670, using mostly Scots workers - who were mostly fleeing the English crackdowns on Scotland.
And all of that happened well after my Scottish-Catholic ancestors came to North America in 1634, which is why I use "Indigenous" and not "Native." I'm very much Euro-Canadian, but I figure after almost 400 years I'm also a "native" of Canada.
So an American admitting US lost the war of 1812. How utterly amazing.
Nooooo, you called Niagara Falls the Midwest😭 WNYers would be so angry to hear that😂
This was lovely. Currently reading book on US history so this complemented the book very well.
UNITED STATES INVADED MEXICO
Merry Christmas Amy!
SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW
ARGENTINA