History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special
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Date: 2022-04-04
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This video is perhaps Crash Course's BIGGEST FAIL. -
1: 25 - -So what happened on the 4th? Well not that much, actually. --
4: 45 - -We may not celebrate American independence on the right day. --
You missed the most basic point about what happened in that month of 1776: -
- America's declaration of independence, and-
- THE Declaration of Independence. -
. are 2 distinct things. One happened on July 2nd. And the other happened on July 4th. The first event was when the Colonists asserted their independence from Great Britain. And the second event was the document which explained the reasons why Congress did the first event. -
And the reason why American Independence is celebrated on the 4th of July is because it was understood that what happened in the second event WAS GREATER than what happened in the first event. Our parties happen on the 4th because of the power behind Thomas Jefferson's words: -
- All men are created equal, -
- unalienable Rights [including] Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -
These were the words that would sweep across the globe, toppling kings and queens in country after country, establishing the order that governments are there to serve the people. NOT that the people are there to serve the government. -
These words assert that there is no king, no queen, no princess, no prince, no baron, no duke, etc, who is inherently more valuable than any subject underneath such royalty. And that it is improper to have a government structured so that anyone at all is a subject to anyone in the government. That the standard order of the day was an inversion of the natural order. In Jefferson's words, this was explained: -
- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed-
87 years later, we had a president who clarified the significance of those words. That what happened on July 4th was the establishment of: -
- government of the people, by the people, for the people-
This is a concept which has revolutionized the entirety of Planet Earth. The Shot Heard Round The World was not from a musket in Lexington nor Concord. Those are shots that resonated across the American Colonies. The one that rang out like a tsunami that washed over the whole globe was that stroke of Jefferson's pen. The message was that all of these previous governments had it backwards, like an upside down pyramid. Having a monarch at its base is an unnatural order. It is the people who consent to be governed, and the purpose of government is for them. -
And THIS is why we celebrate the 4th of July. -
And it is not merely a celebration which marks the independence of the peoples in one country. It is a celebration which marks the liberation of all of humanity from all governments which had oppressed its people in this way. The USA was just the first country in which this happened. -
You cannot do an explanation of the Fourth of July without explaining what the Shot Heard Round The World really means. It was the start of a brand new thing which revolutionized our whole planet. Contrast with. -
John Green: -Well not that much, actually. --
This video is returned with an F. I'm a huge fan of CrashCourse. But you all missed the boat entirely here. And seeing how this is such an important topic, upon which the revolutions which happened in so many other countries rests, I recommend redoing this video. Perhaps for 2020 next year.
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This video is perhaps Crash Course's BIGGEST FAIL. -
1: 25 - -So what happened on the 4th? Well not that much, actually. --
4: 45 - -We may not celebrate American independence on the right day. --
You missed the most basic point about what happened in that month of 1776: -
- America's declaration of independence, and-
- THE Declaration of Independence. -
. are 2 distinct things. One happened on July 2nd. And the other happened on July 4th. The first event was when the Colonists asserted their independence from Great Britain. And the second event was the document which explained the reasons why Congress did the first event. -
And the reason why American Independence is celebrated on the 4th of July is because it was understood that what happened in the second event WAS GREATER than what happened in the first event. Our parties happen on the 4th because of the power behind Thomas Jefferson's words: -
- All men are created equal, -
- unalienable Rights [including] Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -
These were the words that would sweep across the globe, toppling kings and queens in country after country, establishing the order that governments are there to serve the people. NOT that the people are there to serve the government. -
These words assert that there is no king, no queen, no princess, no prince, no baron, no duke, etc, who is inherently more valuable than any subject underneath such royalty. And that it is improper to have a government structured so that anyone at all is a subject to anyone in the government. That the standard order of the day was an inversion of the natural order. In Jefferson's words, this was explained: -
- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed-
87 years later, we had a president who clarified the significance of those words. That what happened on July 4th was the establishment of: -
- government of the people, by the people, for the people-
This is a concept which has revolutionized the entirety of Planet Earth. The Shot Heard Round The World was not from a musket in Lexington nor Concord. Those are shots that resonated across the American Colonies. The one that rang out like a tsunami that washed over the whole globe was that stroke of Jefferson's pen. The message was that all of these previous governments had it backwards, like an upside down pyramid. Having a monarch at its base is an unnatural order. It is the people who consent to be governed, and the purpose of government is for them. -
And THIS is why we celebrate the 4th of July. -
And it is not merely a celebration which marks the independence of the peoples in one country. It is a celebration which marks the liberation of all of humanity from all governments which had oppressed its people in this way. The USA was just the first country in which this happened. -
You cannot do an explanation of the Fourth of July without explaining what the Shot Heard Round The World really means. It was the start of a brand new thing which revolutionized our whole planet. Contrast with. -
John Green: -Well not that much, actually. --
This video is returned with an F. I'm a huge fan of CrashCourse. But you all missed the boat entirely here. And seeing how this is such an important topic, upon which the revolutions which happened in so many other countries rests, I recommend redoing this video. Perhaps for 2020 next year.
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We dont have 4th July in Denmmark Instead we have something that we Call -Sanghans aften -Where we sit around a Bon fire and Burn a Hand made Witch the reasson Why we do this is Because in the Old days very Old days in Dennmark Womans Would be Burned on a huge Camp fire Due to our King at the time thought that they wer Witches Yea dumb I know - but that is how it was in the old days
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We dont have 4th July in Denmmark Instead we have something that we Call -Sanghans aften -Where we sit around a Bon fire and Burn a Hand made Witch the reasson Why we do this is Because in the Old days very Old days in Dennmark Womans Would be Burned on a huge Camp fire Due to our King at the time thought that they wer Witches Yea dumb I know - but that is how it was in the old days
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Dominique
Actually Adam's staunchly opposed the celebration of Independence Day on the 4th. When he made that statement, we was referring only to what he thought should take place on July 2nd. He purposely avoided and ever protested against July 4th celebrations.
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Actually Adam's staunchly opposed the celebration of Independence Day on the 4th. When he made that statement, we was referring only to what he thought should take place on July 2nd. He purposely avoided and ever protested against July 4th celebrations.
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Marshmallow
I will start singing because it-s John Adams
-I see fireworks
I see the pageant, and pomp and parade
I hear the bells ringing out
I hear the cannons roar
I see Americans, all Americans
Free forevermore-
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I will start singing because it-s John Adams
-I see fireworks
I see the pageant, and pomp and parade
I hear the bells ringing out
I hear the cannons roar
I see Americans, all Americans
Free forevermore-
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Jeremy
Actually it was James Monroe who died on July 4th 1831. James Madison died in June 1836 and was actually distraught to nearly die on the 4th believing it to be a curse.
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Actually it was James Monroe who died on July 4th 1831. James Madison died in June 1836 and was actually distraught to nearly die on the 4th believing it to be a curse.
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mka2qg2s
Even after they signed it really didn't mean anything till it is received by the other side lol like typing out a rad comeback but not hitting send.
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Even after they signed it really didn't mean anything till it is received by the other side lol like typing out a rad comeback but not hitting send.
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Tahir
Thanks Mr. Green for explaining history of American Independence in so much detail and you made it so interesting. Happy independence day USA
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Thanks Mr. Green for explaining history of American Independence in so much detail and you made it so interesting. Happy independence day USA
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PatchesRips
3: 03 I was waiting for John to say -Many, many individuals across the nation feel the need to blow stuff up. INDEPENDENTLY. -: )
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3: 03 I was waiting for John to say -Many, many individuals across the nation feel the need to blow stuff up. INDEPENDENTLY. -: )
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fur
but if you stuck with us you might have actually had healthcare and a decent education lol oh well at least you got fireworks
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but if you stuck with us you might have actually had healthcare and a decent education lol oh well at least you got fireworks
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