Antarctic Decolonisation Explained

A video in a series on decolonisation around the world... And of course, we cannot skip Antarctica.
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[@HistoryScope]

This video is one on a series of decolonisation. This is the 2nd video, the first being African Decolonisation. We're currently working on a video on East Asian Decolonisation which will come out in the next 2 months or so. Afterwards we will continue until we've covered every part of the world.

[@SamSam-df4ow]

Very different from african video

[@NiernenLP]

European Decolonisation when?

[@SharkJ002]

I didn't like this video, too much misinformation.

[@HistoryScope]

@@NiernenLP When people vote for it. But because the decolonisation videos are rather depressing, we try not to make them too close to each other.

[@nusratparveen82]

@@HistoryScope make Indian decolonisation video

[@poliwogi]

I thought this was an April Fools Joke cause who cares about claiming an ice desert. Then I remembered, countries care

[@HistoryScope]

I was quite surprised when reading about the UK sending warships to enforce their claim.

[@placeholdernameisplacehold7671]

@@HistoryScope You shouldn't be surprised, that part of Antarctica is prime whaling territory wasn't it? It's got economic value

[@foobargorch]

i also thought it was an april fools joke and was expecting a deadpan presentation of one of the many conspiracy theories

[@Skibidi6793]

@@HistoryScope the British would sail their entire navy to defend some small Caribbean island called fart-shit George or something like that

[@averongodoffire8098]

@@HistoryScope We’ve seen the British defend an island with some sheep on it I’m not even a little surprised to hear this lol

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Antarctica should be divided between the different penguin species that call it home. With one capital territory co-ruled by Skipper and his crew. Problem solved

[@milkshake9824]

True

[@BogaBoga]

Yes, our glorious leader

[@mingli8790]

@@BogaBoga haha！

[@yy6cx]

❤❤❤

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Portugal coming in to the Berlin Conference with the 0:42 map: As you can see, all of Africa rightfully belongs to us according to the Treaty of Tordesillas, so back off- The other imperial powers: Oh no! The other imperial powers proceeding to divide the continent their way: *Anyway*

[@Moses_VII]

We watch the same KZbin channels, including this history channel and Kings and Generals, and also Urbanism and environmentalism channels, and even Stampylongnose!

[@carlireland5049]

They did get Angola and Mozambique

[@LBPdude101]

I thought New Zealand was just a fictional place. That's why I never see it on maps

[@KangaKucha]

Hahaha

[@ThatBoomerDude56]

You didn't mention the era of the banana farms and coconut harvesting. Nobody ever mentions the vast economic resources extracted from Antarctica during its colonial period.

[@swedishfish2357]

He stuck to facts here bro!

[@swedishfish2357]

The April fool's joke was that it isn't really an April fool's joke

[@terr1592]

Really standing up and sticking it to those who wish to cover up those decades of oppression, my man is laying the facts here

[@Geo_0777]

British are really into fighting over cold and desolate pieces of land surrounded by oceans everywhere eh First Battle of Britain, then bullying chile and Argentina for Antarctica lol

[@kq2488]

So they should've let Britain fall to Hitler because...oceans? What a fucking stupid comment.

[@thebritishgamer836]

Falklands too, we love our tiny rocks XD

[@messithegoat6142]

Britian is the type of country that sends battleships to defend a pice of ice

[@shawnohagan5503]

Great video

[@Baboonmomma]

Argentina: Claims British Land Hey I've seen this one

[@TimetoTimetoTime]

Hi @history scope, just a quick question related to another video. Did you have a video on the history or the Jews? I'm sure I saw one you made and now can't find it?

[@HistoryScope]

Nope.

[@TimetoTimetoTime]

@@HistoryScope thanks, I must have been confused with another channel and just assumed it was you after binge watching some of your other videos. I very much like your style and superb narration! Thanks for making excellent content. I hope you have a nice weekend and able to relax

[@Naturenerd1000]

America- "Who cares We have Alaska."😎

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

The only territory I see is the Penguinnic Empire.

[@winniethexiping1062]

what about that unclaimed part? can someone just go there and take it?

[@TylerMarkRichardson]

The usa and Russia are the only ones who can legal claim it but they don't care about it and believe none of the claims are valid

[@GerSanRiv]

I watch you for your detailed content though.

[@KangaKucha]

I wish Australia New Zealand and Anarticia were united as one union I call the ANZAA Union. :)

[@KangaKucha]

@@bronball7881 and...?

[@bronball7881]

@@KangaKucha omg i replied to the wrong video wtf sorry

[@KangaKucha]

@@bronball7881 ok no worries mate cheers :)

[@owenwilson25]

Since China's installation of a an Antarctic 'research' station, Great Wall, in 1985 it has installed three more and is constructing a fifth to secure China's access to the region's resources. Three of China's stations are based within the Australian Antarctic Territory and the fifth is under construction on an island in the Ross Sea. China’s stations represent substantial investment and construction of icebreakers and continental airstrips to provide year-round access; a strategic approach that is at the level of a national security policy. Official documentation incorporates Antarctica and the Southern Ocean into the state’s expanded conception of domains for influence and dominance, beyond the Indo-Pacific. Beijing recognises no existing claims to the continent and pursues a strategy that maximises its own national interests there.

[@oliverlacota3112]

I legitimately can't tell how much of this was real and how much of this was April Fool's.

[@HistoryScope]

It was all real.

[@scotandiamapping4549]

It's mot rlly "decolonisation" fot Antarctica is it tho?

[@ThatMediaGuy150]

Wait, this is not an April fool's Day video?

[@hollowdonutz]

So.... What would happen if disregarded the peace treaty and claimed the land as my own?

[@SirDrFish]

I'm only guessing, but disregarding peace treaties probably ends in war.

[@HistoryScope]

You would most likely freeze to death without the support of a larger country.

[@niranjansrinivasan4042]

@@HistoryScope lol

[@hexyellow9873]

Westarctica 2.0:

[@NateBlade17]

Fun fact: The Antarctic Treaty expires in 2048, meaning that one day soon, the dreams of Technoblade, Philza and VoiceOverPete will be realized with the establishment of THE GLORIOUS *ANTARCTIC EMPIRE!*

[@ianmcnulty799]

Antarctica is the new Alaska.

[@t.fwingproductions3636]

Why didn't the UK claim all of Antarctica?

[@Sich97]

All this might be true. But Norway was the first to reach the actual south pole. We are still Vikings. And we will soon be space Vikings.

[@llux]

this isnt a short

[@samwill7259]

Wait a second, you can't just be giving real information! That's illegal!

[@cdw2468]

smh stupid colonizers dividing up the land without the consent of the penguins there

[@leanderbarreto6523]

Wut?

[@cassiuskeup3372]

Hi

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[@ps92809]

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