Why didn't Canada join the American Revolution? Documentary
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Date: 2022-07-19
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CommanderLVJ1
The problem whenever this subject is talked about is that just as with former USSR history pretty well everything in US history about this is a lie: while I am no expert even I can give a few examples. First and foremost; due to the British. civil war that had taken place in the 1600s the British empire was NOT ruled by a king\queen but rather was a well at least quasi-democracy with rich property owners (including but not limited to Gorge Washington) who could vote. The aforementioned taxes applied to the entirety of their empire. Not all 13 colonies betrayed the British empire all at once. While there was certainly fighting; the British military was so thinly spread, and except for protecting the colonies that were still loyal to them they cared so little priority wise about North America that they really did not put a lot into it and decided to negotiate a settlement instead; which the US then broke in 1812.
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The problem whenever this subject is talked about is that just as with former USSR history pretty well everything in US history about this is a lie: while I am no expert even I can give a few examples. First and foremost; due to the British. civil war that had taken place in the 1600s the British empire was NOT ruled by a king\queen but rather was a well at least quasi-democracy with rich property owners (including but not limited to Gorge Washington) who could vote. The aforementioned taxes applied to the entirety of their empire. Not all 13 colonies betrayed the British empire all at once. While there was certainly fighting; the British military was so thinly spread, and except for protecting the colonies that were still loyal to them they cared so little priority wise about North America that they really did not put a lot into it and decided to negotiate a settlement instead; which the US then broke in 1812.
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Tom
Was it really quicker to sail from Britain to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland than to the other colonies? My understanding was that sailing ships crossed the Atlantic south of the Azores in order to catch the prevailing East winds of the Trade Winds. Sailing the direct route from Britain to Nova Scotia would force you to tack against (if you are fore-aft rigged) or beat against (if you are square rigged) the prevailing westerlies. In a square rigged ship, such as most British sail vessels in the 18th century, beating against the wind was a time consuming process that required you to sail more than double the distance of forward motion; and that at slower speeds than you could maintain in the Trade Winds.
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Was it really quicker to sail from Britain to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland than to the other colonies? My understanding was that sailing ships crossed the Atlantic south of the Azores in order to catch the prevailing East winds of the Trade Winds. Sailing the direct route from Britain to Nova Scotia would force you to tack against (if you are fore-aft rigged) or beat against (if you are square rigged) the prevailing westerlies. In a square rigged ship, such as most British sail vessels in the 18th century, beating against the wind was a time consuming process that required you to sail more than double the distance of forward motion; and that at slower speeds than you could maintain in the Trade Winds.
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The
The area around the Great Lakes was never really given to Quebec though, the city of York which would later be called Toronto, was not founded or populated by the French. The entirety of Upper Canada at it would later be known as another colony separate from New France. The French in Quebec were treated very well by the British government, allowed to maintain their way of life in exchange for a new sovereign and would play a key role in defending Canada from America in both the Revolutionary war and War of 1812. This is different from the Acadians who were deported to the Thirteen colonies from the Maritimes who hated Britain and supported the Revolution.
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The area around the Great Lakes was never really given to Quebec though, the city of York which would later be called Toronto, was not founded or populated by the French. The entirety of Upper Canada at it would later be known as another colony separate from New France. The French in Quebec were treated very well by the British government, allowed to maintain their way of life in exchange for a new sovereign and would play a key role in defending Canada from America in both the Revolutionary war and War of 1812. This is different from the Acadians who were deported to the Thirteen colonies from the Maritimes who hated Britain and supported the Revolution.
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Michael
I think one huge factor you leave out in the video is the influence of Freemasonry among the American Founding Fathers, which is rarely ever covered in a lot of history books. Without too bogged in the details, Freemasons like Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine and others wanted a complete break from the British lodges due to the reasons listed in your video. That type of conflict didnt exist among the ruling elite in the Canadian provinces.
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I think one huge factor you leave out in the video is the influence of Freemasonry among the American Founding Fathers, which is rarely ever covered in a lot of history books. Without too bogged in the details, Freemasons like Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine and others wanted a complete break from the British lodges due to the reasons listed in your video. That type of conflict didnt exist among the ruling elite in the Canadian provinces.
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populieststulti
Imagine, a revolution was sparked by a 2% tax on tea. Now people hand over 40% of their hard earn money to the government without a fight. People forget history, thats why we are more oppressed by taxes today than the founding fathers were in 1776. If Americans learned about tax history, they would be really angryno they wouldnt, president keeps spending billions on other countries and they dont care
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Imagine, a revolution was sparked by a 2% tax on tea. Now people hand over 40% of their hard earn money to the government without a fight. People forget history, thats why we are more oppressed by taxes today than the founding fathers were in 1776. If Americans learned about tax history, they would be really angryno they wouldnt, president keeps spending billions on other countries and they dont care
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Jericho
As always. A good summary. Although the Sugar Act and Stamp Act werent part of the Intolerable Acts. These pieces of legislation were introduced by the British Government in 1764 and 1765. The Intolerable Acts were the colonial name given to the legislation introduced by the British government in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea party (eg the Boston Port Act; The Massachusetts Government Act etc)
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As always. A good summary. Although the Sugar Act and Stamp Act werent part of the Intolerable Acts. These pieces of legislation were introduced by the British Government in 1764 and 1765. The Intolerable Acts were the colonial name given to the legislation introduced by the British government in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea party (eg the Boston Port Act; The Massachusetts Government Act etc)
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Default
The problem with lacking representation was more the fact that wealthy landowners in the Americas had no representation while the wealthy landowners in Britain did (Lord's. If lordships we're given to a few prominent families is America the revolution would likely have either never happened or been delayed as that would give them the representation they wished for.
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The problem with lacking representation was more the fact that wealthy landowners in the Americas had no representation while the wealthy landowners in Britain did (Lord's. If lordships we're given to a few prominent families is America the revolution would likely have either never happened or been delayed as that would give them the representation they wished for.
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horriblepancake
One thing that gets brushed over a lot is that the 13 colonies for the most part ran themselves. Of course they were British colonies but they handle their affairs for the most part with little to not rule from the British. So when they started to tax them heavily on things never taxed before you can see why the colonies expected some say on the matter.
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One thing that gets brushed over a lot is that the 13 colonies for the most part ran themselves. Of course they were British colonies but they handle their affairs for the most part with little to not rule from the British. So when they started to tax them heavily on things never taxed before you can see why the colonies expected some say on the matter.
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Michael
The US revolution was led largely by a southern slave owning aristocracy which resented London rule due to the British imposing taxes to pay for local American defense. The American aristocracy wanted all the advantages but at little cost and no taxation without representation in the UK parliament. Canada was quite different, as described.
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The US revolution was led largely by a southern slave owning aristocracy which resented London rule due to the British imposing taxes to pay for local American defense. The American aristocracy wanted all the advantages but at little cost and no taxation without representation in the UK parliament. Canada was quite different, as described.
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shocktrauma85
Also, Quebec (literally) has a Language Police enforcing use of French. While the Canadian Government has passively (aggressively) allowed this, does anyone think the US would have done the same? If Quebec were a part of the US, the French culture would be relegated to the same fate as it is in Louisiana.
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Also, Quebec (literally) has a Language Police enforcing use of French. While the Canadian Government has passively (aggressively) allowed this, does anyone think the US would have done the same? If Quebec were a part of the US, the French culture would be relegated to the same fate as it is in Louisiana.
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FallenSully
You also have to remember that despite the many issues British rule caused to America the final straw was the massacre of protesters and the Americans had far less benefits from being under British rule. So it makes sense in a way that Canadas didnt revolt with far less to gain and far more to lose.
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You also have to remember that despite the many issues British rule caused to America the final straw was the massacre of protesters and the Americans had far less benefits from being under British rule. So it makes sense in a way that Canadas didnt revolt with far less to gain and far more to lose.
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Stphen
The USA a republican colony specifically designed by Britain. There are many modern CANZ citizens loyal to the UK Crown who aren't happy with the UK's USA Favoritism. I'd say old America has been done away with after the UK-USA connection took place. It is why there are many of pissed Pubbies in the USA.
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The USA a republican colony specifically designed by Britain. There are many modern CANZ citizens loyal to the UK Crown who aren't happy with the UK's USA Favoritism. I'd say old America has been done away with after the UK-USA connection took place. It is why there are many of pissed Pubbies in the USA.
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David
You didn't mention that there were many even in the American colonies who did not agree with the disgruntled taxpayers. They formed the core of the population of Ontario, and added a major number of people to other northern colonies, after they were expelled by the rebels.
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You didn't mention that there were many even in the American colonies who did not agree with the disgruntled taxpayers. They formed the core of the population of Ontario, and added a major number of people to other northern colonies, after they were expelled by the rebels.
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Warren
Your map of Britain is actually a map of the then United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Britain is an island and Irish people do not like it when they are grouped in as Britain. A common mistake by the British that might explain a few hundred years of history.
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Your map of Britain is actually a map of the then United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Britain is an island and Irish people do not like it when they are grouped in as Britain. A common mistake by the British that might explain a few hundred years of history.
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SMOKE
Still cracks me up when transatlantic Britains refer to themselves as Americans and they call the transatlantic Britain country they live in America haha. Just another part of the Great British Empire living under the illusion of freedom from the British Empire.
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Still cracks me up when transatlantic Britains refer to themselves as Americans and they call the transatlantic Britain country they live in America haha. Just another part of the Great British Empire living under the illusion of freedom from the British Empire.
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Skanzool
The worst thing to ever happen to Canada was the influx of Loyalists. Those inbred people, many of whom suffered from mental retardation, prevented Canada from ever developing into a full-fledged country with its own institutions, culture and language.
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The worst thing to ever happen to Canada was the influx of Loyalists. Those inbred people, many of whom suffered from mental retardation, prevented Canada from ever developing into a full-fledged country with its own institutions, culture and language.
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meowmeowbobo
If you watch/read game of thrones canada is basically north of the wall Land so cold no one care about it. Canadian were driven beyond the wall by the seven kindom( or the 13 colonies) In summary, canadian are basically wildlings.
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If you watch/read game of thrones canada is basically north of the wall Land so cold no one care about it. Canadian were driven beyond the wall by the seven kindom( or the 13 colonies) In summary, canadian are basically wildlings.
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Reitairue
Just one more instance of the rich using the poor for their own ends. Literally says that Nova Scotia and Newfoundland's elites didn't lose any money. Lmfao, heard this before and didn't want to accept it, now it just seems obvious.
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Just one more instance of the rich using the poor for their own ends. Literally says that Nova Scotia and Newfoundland's elites didn't lose any money. Lmfao, heard this before and didn't want to accept it, now it just seems obvious.
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1PAHero
So based on what youre saying, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick including Prince Edward Island and the entire southern shore of the St. Lawrence seaway being French should be part of the American continent as we know it today.
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So based on what youre saying, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick including Prince Edward Island and the entire southern shore of the St. Lawrence seaway being French should be part of the American continent as we know it today.
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