The best comment I've seen in response to this was something along the lines of 'For the United States, it was the defining foundational event - for the British it was a Thursday.'

The British soldiers involved with the ‘Boston massacre’ were tried in Court in Boston, defended by John Adams (future 2nd president) and cleared.

@rickybuhl3176

14 күн бұрын

Funny how they still call 5 civilian deaths a massacre on their soil but call it collateral damage when they are pressing the button.

Did anybody tell you that the colonialists were British?

The Spanish murdered the Incas. We were innocent of that atrocity.

We just think of it as when we got rid of a troublesome colony & sneakily convinced them that they had won.

There is over 60 countries that have independence from the uk so its known of,but not generally celebrated otherwise we'd have a celebration every week

@brigidsingleton1596

14 күн бұрын

Hey...?! That's a great idea...🥂🍷🍻 Will you get that started?! 😊🖖

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

There has been NO discussion about celebrating it! The discussion is about learning abut it in British schools!

Are Americans taught about our bonfire night?

@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND

14 күн бұрын

Are you taught about our bonfire nights?

@atay6413

14 күн бұрын

It may be easier to ask if the American education system teaches them about anything that happens outside of their borders.

As Al Murray put it, we see the revolution as a lucky escape!

It's not that people don't like grape as a flavouring in the UK and Ireland, it's that we just don't have it. We have blackcurrant flavoured drinks and jam and fruit.

Nothing a cargo of tea and 250 years of back taxes wouldn't fix....!

@atay6413

14 күн бұрын

Punishment is required for the Events in Boston Harbour. YOU DON'T TREAT TEA LIKE THAT

@brigidsingleton1596

14 күн бұрын

​@@atay6413 It was the obvious lack of a volcano- heated water source (or maybe they should've done their dastardly deed in the Yellowstone geysers?!) which meant the 'Boston Tea Party' _wasted_ the tea!!😢

@cyberash3000

13 күн бұрын

Qhat people miss is that the yanks had pre paid for that tea.... they where throwing away tea theybhad paid for lol

@atay6413

13 күн бұрын

@@cyberash3000 OK but still as a brit here you don't treat tea like that, such a waste.

@cyberash3000

13 күн бұрын

@@atay6413 I am a brit. I am saying it was silly. They threw the tea they had already paid for, in the Dock. The Americans should have waited till something came in thay hadn't been paid for

Have you ever been to the UK??

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

You new to channel?

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@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!

As with Poland on land stuck on an open plain to be carved up by neighbours even when it had saved them, England then the UK at sea was in an exposed strategic situation at the mercy of anybody who controlled any of the seas around it but with a much smaller population than France or, at the time Spain etc. Survival of the nation depended on a fleet that could dominate those seas at all times and given the European technological advantage that meant all seas and divide and rule on the European continent and beyond- it was a very unlikely all or nothing competitive survival strategy lasting for several hundred years but the technology cards fell our way.

We weren't really taught details about the war of independence. I remember them mentioning the Boston Tea Party, but we didn't learn details like the fire at the White House, etc. Historical focus was given to inventors and discoverers, Clive and Cook.

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

The fire in the White house was in the War of 1812, and not the Revolutionary War. There White house was not completed until 1800.

Black Currant was banned in the US because the Pine trees couldn't handle them, for some reason the European Pine trees can, so we can enjoy Black Currant berries and jam

@brigidsingleton1596

14 күн бұрын

It was due to a particular type of fungal infection which grew / grows on blackcurrant bushes, which attack pine trees, which Americans use / grow to build houses etc. Hence the ban in importing or growing blackcurrant bushes in the US. Somehow (genetics?) Europe has managed to grow blackcurrant bushes without that fungus (I forget it's name, sorry) or ignore the effects of it...and here in the UK, we dont seem to have the same effect on our pine trees so continue to grow and use blackcurrants for all sorts of foods and drinks. The late Queen Elizabeth II's East Anglian Sandringham estate, in Norfolk grows blackcurrants which supplies Ribena so that they can make their soft fruit drinks, either the diluted ones in small individual sized cartons, or in bottles which require being diluted - usually by adding water to about a third or a quarter full in a glass, then mixing with water to make either a cool refreshing blackcurrant drink, or a hot - if adding hot water - one. Tasty. Blackcurrants are also used as a topping on cheesecake, or as an ice cream flavour, or in a pie with (or without) sliced apples, or in a jam, or as a flavour for jelly. ('Jello' to Americans!) Lots of ways to enjoy blackcurrants and even in America🇺🇲, because I heard there's a place (where? Sorry, I don't know, maybe California?!) ) where they grow blackcurrant bushes, and so can enjoy the unique taste of our beloved blackcurrants!! 🤞🥤🧃☕🍹🍨🥧😊 😏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🇬🇧🙂🖖

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

Confusing! First you say it was banned, then you say we can enjoy it! I also have purchased it here in the US. I will look again!

@matshjalmarsson3008

10 күн бұрын

@@vincentlavallee2779 Banned in the US, enjoyed in Europe. And they may or may not be banned in the USA at this time, but they were

It's called " Ireland" or "the republic of Ireland", not "southern Ireland".

just stumbled across your channel nice video, as for me from what i remember in my school they were more focused on the Seven Years' War

Throughout my school years some of the periods we studied included pre-history, Roman, the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, some periods in medieval history, the English Renaissance, georgian (focusing on George IV because I lived in Brighton), and Victorian (with an emphasis on the Industrial Revolution). At college it was both the world wars, Ireland (my history teacher was Irish), the Russian Revolution and Victorian and later political history (including Gladstone and Disraeli). That is a hell of lot of ground to cover, and I’m afraid American history just didn’t get a look in.

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

It is obvious that it did not get covered, but the discussion here is really Why. I contend that it is mainly bias and British failure. But ignoring the most influential country in the history of mankind is truly lacking, especially in the case of the Brits where it was British war, and it impact Britain ever since.

90% of UK’s blackcurrant yield goes into making Ribena, which is a popular kids drink. Other than that, they’re generally sold frozen mixed up with blackberries and red fruits, or made into jam. It would be a misconception to think of them as being ‘everywhere’. Compared to other fruits, they’re relatively uncommon.

The film is called Zulu😂

Hiya from London, drink Lemon juice in warm water first thing in the morning before any drinks. This will balance out you natural PH levels which in turn helps your skin 👍🏼🇬🇧🇺🇸

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!!! Have an amazing day.

That film is part of a 2-film series, the first is called "Zulu" and depicts the events of the defence of Rorke's Drift, a mission station on the border of British South Africa and the Zulu nation in the 1870s. The 2nd film is called "Zulu Dawn" and is the events preceding "Zulu" where the British invasion column into Zululand was caught and massacred by the Zulus.

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

They need to remake that.

@lloydcollins6337

9 күн бұрын

@@NAIATHEDRAGON Why? They're available in HD (IIRC), they star some of the best actors of the period (like Battle of Britain or Sink the Bismark or The Cruel Sea), and they're generally respectful to the Zulu people and what actually happened.

3:44sec Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction

I think the movie you're referring to is "Zulu".

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@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

Im gonna go and grab avocado tomorrow. This comment is appreciated!!!!

@catherinehaywood7092

13 күн бұрын

@@NAIATHEDRAGON Hope it works for you. I swear by it.

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland join as one Country to play as a combined team when they play internationally in the six nations Rugby Union tournament every year. The six nations being England Wales Scotland Ireland France and Italy.

From what I can remember of my school days 50 yrs ago we had one single lesson on the War of Independance that lasted 1 hour, but I will check with the local schools to see if that is still the same.

@user-TonyUK

14 күн бұрын

I just phoned the local Senior School or what you would call the High School and I was right its generally a single lesson lasting 1 Hour.

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

​​@@user-TonyUKDo you remember what grade they teach it in?

@user-TonyUK

13 күн бұрын

@@NAIATHEDRAGON In the first year of senior school so that would be 11 or 12 year olds.

The American colonies were UK penal colonies. When the American colonies left the Empire, Australia was used instead for holding criminals.

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

This is utterly false!!!!!!!

@knottyeti

8 күн бұрын

​@@vincentlavallee2779it does have a grain of truth behind it though. None of the 13 colonies were penal colonies but plentyof people were sentenced to the colonies to serve their time. So one of the uses of the colonies was as penal colonies.

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Americans were British until after the war.

It was just another conflict

Just one more event among thousands.

UK acts like if it was one of the US states when it comes to conflicts around the world. Always head first there and one may wonder what is the true reason behind it.

@alundavies1016

13 күн бұрын

I wish we wouldn’t

Just put some antiseptic cream on that lump. Savlon or something 😮

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

Might have to hit cvs!

Ribena is banned in the USA same as Marmite. If you wanna try them you might have to get one if ya fans to send them to you.

@knottyeti

8 күн бұрын

Neither of those are banned in the USA.

In the UK we have so much history to learn that US independence is not that important but I understand why it's important to Americans given their relatively short history as a nation compared with the UK.

@vincentlavallee2779

11 күн бұрын

This is a very myopic viewpoint! The Brits study ancient history of Rome, all the way back to 700 BS, and the Greeks back to 500 BC. The Greek history has almost nothing to do with British history. But they refuse to study US early history even though the US has had a major impact on Britain, and the world as well. Utter BS here!

@Annette-qe4rp

11 күн бұрын

@@vincentlavallee2779 I'm sorry but I don't agree. US history is irrelevant to the UK. It is such a minor detail in our long history. If you live in the UK then you would know this. That's my opinion. If you don't like it, tough.

@Deeejjj64

9 күн бұрын

Ah yes studying USA history is just as important as studying the birth of civilisation 😂​@@vincentlavallee2779

Your skin is dry and needs moisturiser Vaseline essential healing cream ?

@NAIATHEDRAGON

13 күн бұрын

I been using some vaseline. I got eczema.

Be careful with this guy. He is rather Brit based, in his military reviews as well, of which he did a lot. The fact that Britain does not cover the first 100 years of the US is intentional because it is a big black mark on their history. It would be like the Vietnam war not getting covered in school. The rest of Europe does not cover this period of time in the US either, but most of them had nothing to do with it, nor its impact until about WW I, apart from Spain. So, I think his ranting about why they do not cover it is just utter bias, and a degree of failure. It would be like the Vietnam War not covered in US schools. And where does he get "the 52 state"??? I realize that a lot of European countries think that there are 51 states in the US, but he certainly should know better, so maybe he was just using the 'European' perception. Also, the main reason for the rebellion was not the tax issue, but it was that Britain put Boston under lock and key and removed their state charter. Of course taxes was an issue and got up their dander as well, but it was the Red coats that took over Massachuttes, that put the fear in ALL of the rest of the colonies. So, he himself does not understand what happened and why the majority of the colonies were willing to fight the British. It is not a gi focus to the Brits because it is a black mark, and a failure, so it has been by passed for 200 years! When my wife and I were in the Tower of London on July 4, 1970, a Beefeater (Tower guard) said to us "Do you know what today is?" I responded with, "No", not thinking about what day it really was. His response was "The day we got rid of you!" This does NOT sound like it is a none issue or a non event. For example, he states "...the birth of one of the most influential nations in modern history.' is again so biased. The US is the most influential nation in HUMAN history. The Roman empire (percentage of known and civilized world)came close, as did the British empire, but the US has majorly influence the history of Europe twice, and has impacted the entire world with its culture and technology around the entire world. But he does not want to either admit this or mention it. Also, black current is available in most grocery stores. But this may depend on where you live, and also if you are in a big city or small town. And it is way better than Grape. Grape is mainly for kids, or anyone else who has not been exposed to the other better flavors. The term Southrn Ireland does not exist. There is only a Northern Ireland, which is NOT the whole northern portion of Ireland. Its existence is base don religion. In the 16th century in England, under the rule of Henry the 8th, he wanted to divorce his French wife of 20 years, which the Pope would not allow, since divorce was not allowed for Catholics. So, Henry decided to break from the Pope, and started his own religion so he could divorce his wife, and to marry Ann Boelyn, the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Since she did not present him with a son, he made up some excuses and beheaded her! At any rate, Britain became 'protestant', and King Henry took over all the Catholic monestaries and churches. So, a small portion of Ireland went along with this transformation, but the rest of the country did not, and remained Catholic. This part of Ireland is now called Northern Ireland. They decide to remain part of Britain, simple due to the religious factor. This simple decision resulted in warring between the two Irish factions for many decades, and the launch of the IRA and all of their terrorism - yes real terrorism.

When I was at school we never learned about the American Revolution as it's an American thing. We learned about history of my country England like The Kings and Queens in our history, Vikings, Romans, Celts, Saxons, Normans ( I am a Celt and a Norman due to my parents and there heritage).We learned about The War of the Rose's, the English Civil War and other wars in the British Isles. I learned about WW1, WW2, the holocaust, Irish history as my late Dad came from the Republic of Ireland and my late Mum came from Northern Ireland .Personally I have absolutely no interest in the American Revolution, the only thing in the United States is the American Civil War as I had Ancestor's fighting in it on the Union side, and that is the only part of American history that I have anything to do with. I am a fanatic of military history. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪