Can this Natural Born American Pass a USA Citizenship Test?

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

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[@tSp289]

"Why did the colonists fight the British?" "Well, a combination of resistance to treaties designed to maintain peace with the native population against greedy expansionist speculators, bad governance decisions, tax laws upsetting organised criminals, and a couple of flashpoint incidents of relatively minor real significance that were expanded beyond all proportion in propaganda pamphlets designed to force a conflict." "Sir, please join the line marked 'immediate deportation'"

[@paulcollyer801]

The funny thing is I read this in a clipped Received Pronunciation British accent, don’t you know old bean, eh what?

[@daistoke1314]

Welcome to the Motherland perspective.

[@Julia-uh4li]

School House Rock? That was fun going through those with you. I knew all but one. I agree, the UK version was a bit like a pub quiz. I enjoyed doing it. I was so incredibly stressed in the lead up to taking the Life in the UK test, then to sit down for a light quiz, remarkable. I did miss one on that but it was an interesting experience. Congratulations on your citizenship. I need to get my butt in gear and get mine going. Xx

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Oh yes, School House Rock is the name! Used to love that. Congratulations on your own passing and definitely get that citizenship in hand. Such a relief!

[@maxplanck9055]

The u.s test did seem easy, the u.k test is appropriate as a pub quiz given the number of pubs in Britain and alcohol consumption! Interesting to see, citizenship tests ate new to me, much love kalyn 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

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[@DaveF.]

"no matter where they live we can all still vote" *cough* Puerto Rico *cough*

[@paulcollyer801]

Brit here, & without multi guess, I’m stumped by many so far 5:14… Alaska was previously held by Russia, not France.

[@simonrook5743]

Ok a Brit here, I didn’t know the date for tax returns, but I knew the rest before even seeing the multi choice answers. That said I’m a fair bit older than you and find younger brits aren’t great on British History either.

[@jayt9882]

This was exactly my experience as an older Brit also. Didn't get the taxation one and one other (can't remember which now... older Brit remember... short term memory challenged! lol), but was pleasantly surprised at the rest.

[@peterlloyd8313]

I am British and got 10 out of 10. EISENHOWER was supreme Allied Commander of All forces in Europe

[@eastvandb]

As a Canadian I'm kind of embarrassed that I got 10 out 10 in the first round and knew the answer before hearing the options.

[@eastvandb]

(Next group of 10 I needed the multiple choices a couple times.)

[@Rohan4711]

@@eastvandb Requiring only 6 out of 10 makes the test really easy even for most semi-educated people. Still sound like it was more relevant questions than the British version.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

For heaven's sake, there's no need to be embarrassed.

[@eastvandb]

@@Psmith-ek5hq That's never stopped me!

[@alanclague2333]

I always laugh at the "high taxes" being the cause of the war. At the time the level of taxation in the "colonies" was actually quite low (relative to level of taxes in Britain itself). The real reasons has more to do with the second part of the saying the "no representation" part. Also there were various land ownership issues, prohibitions on expanding further westward and other issues.

[@ForgottenMan2009]

King George may have been away with the fairies some of the time but he wasn't a complete bastard and, on being made aware of peoples to the west, bestowed British citizen rights to them. This went down like a lead balloon with the colonists and was the real driver to disconnect with the UK. The Boston Tea Party was a just a PR cover for the real motive. The 'first nation' peoples in Canada faired somewhat better , albeit, not without fault by the that state.

[@britbazza3568]

The highest Court in the USA is in the Rockies 😂🤣 Kaylin you did well in these tests..but I'm glad you passed the UK one too well done! Also the fact you've decided to become British proves that we were correct all the time before and since 1776 and you've seen the light 😂🤣

[@stevelknievel4183]

Now I know what the inspiration for the song 'An Amendment to Be' in The Simpsons was.

[@nbartlett6538]

"No taxation without representation" was quite an ironic slogan. Considering that almost nobody actually in Britain at the time had the right to vote, the idea of giving the vote to some colonists on the other side of an ocean was really quite ridiculous!

[@davidjones332]

Well done you! It's interesting to see the different focus between the UK & US when it comes to these tests, but I can see why. Most Britons just take for granted things like free speech because, with an unwritten constitution, the last time anybody thought it necessary to write this stuff down was in the Magna Carta (and with PAYE, most of us never need to know when to submit a tax return).

[@russellmiles7247]

The names America comes from: a) Queens Isobel’s 2nd daughters’ name b) After Capitana Amerigo c) Named by Martin Waldseemüller d) The Indigenous name for village

[@4svennie]

I knew the answer to the second question straight away. Pres. Woodrow Wilson's parents are from my home city here in England. How came here during WWI (December 1918) in what he called a Pilgrimage of the Heart.

[@kelvinpell4571]

100%..... and I only got 95% on the UK test!!

[@pauljohnson4871]

Kalyn I had no idea you had to do these tests So interesting x

[@matador521]

Big difference between registering for military service and signing up/being drafted for it. Registration just confirms you're available. William Faulkner wrote a short story about it called The Tall Men.

[@dasy2k1]

Much easier than the British one. The second one you did got 9/10 (didn't know how many ammendments you guys have)

[@davidbroughall3782]

The Emancipation Proclamation did not make slavery illegal. That was the 13th Amendment.

[@karstenbursak8083]

to be honest: there are a lot of questions related to the subject of "WAR"

[@alexmctear5420]

I am impressed by your knowledge on the tests, I too got most of them them right, as I am so old I was almost around at the time. Btw enjoyed your singing voice, next step American Idol ?

[@Big-Harry]

Did that along with you, wasn't sure what was ment by the bill of Rights or who was the women's right lady but otherwise got the rest correct. I've never been to the USA.

[@davidgriffith8292]

I was following the tests as you ran them and also passed, though apart from the Women’s Rights lady which I guessed I didn’t think that they were particularly taxing - I guess I’m just lucky though most of the historical questions was stuff I learned at school here in the UK (back in the 80’s) so perhaps our history lessons whilst stopping at the end of WW1 were otherwise quite broad ranging.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. I got the vast majority correct. Appears I'm rusty on my American geography, though, i.e., which State is where. Will have to revise. Have you tried the "Name England's Counties" map quiz thingy, btw? And now it's trying to snow! Yaaay! Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Oooh, I haven't tried that quiz. I fear I will definitely make myself look dumb then - which means I'm all for it! Stay safe as well, I wish we had snow here!! Just rain right now!

[@jeffhurst2077]

It seems that I could pass this test, I answered most of the questions before you (I am and have always been British, English a Lancastrian)

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Me too, a Geordie

[@timglennon6814]

I did a British version of this online and failed, and I’m Englishborn and bred. 😂 I think you should try the British Citizenship test. There is a test online to find out if you are more British or more American, done by BuzzFeed. Apparently when I did that test I was 72% American and only 28% British. I must be in the wrong country. 😂

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Haha! I'll have to find that...luckily I have already passed the British citizenship test, phew!

[@Dragonblaster1]

I knew all of them without even thinking (except the latest date for filing income tax returns) , and I’m a natural born Brit.

[@pauljohnson4871]

Hi Kalyan Nice to see another vlog. You are well Would love to see you go live again as I keep missing you

[@michael-pn9po]

What a simple quiz - even for a British citizen

[@bloozee]

Knowing where your countries culture comes from is more fundamental... government/law can change on any random 6th of January!

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

Just took both and passed both, honestly I knew the answers you guessed at, I am the great grand child of an American and a brit, I am Spencer descent

[@grapeman63]

I'm not American and I knew all of these!

[@mykul8151]

The Tax answer is actually false. But given the choices, yes. There is so much more to it than that. The raise in taxes was more about a cut in profitability that the East India and British East India corporation. A good book for reference is Legends, Lies and Cherished Myths of America history.

[@jermyeder2262]

the president usually signs things into law but the congress can also Overrule the potus veto. so they also can make laws

[@brahnseer3512]

I passed these American citizen test with flying colours even though I am British. I would however, never want to live in the US. Their citizens are treated so badly by their government.

[@gemoftheocean]

Lol. Stop watching CNN & BBC

[@billybgamer5205]

I did the US one and passed it, Kinda wierd because I am a Brit with not actual experience of the US.

[@zhukov43]

Little known fact about an American president, whilst JFK’s dad was ambassador to the U.K., JFK drove a car around the country, and whilst he was in Lincolnshire, he graffitied Thorntons Abby with his autograph

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Whilst I'm sure JFK must have visited the UK whilst his father was Ambassador, I don't think he actually moved over. Wouldn't he have been studying at Harvard when his dad took up his position?

[@stephentaylor1476]

You were British you fought the British, you then became Americans. Then the founding fathers became very rich. You then started to build your empire which you deny you have. Remember you started of with only 13 colonies. The main reason for the civil war was the right of secession not the abolition of slavery. I am a 70 year old British twit but I passed your test with flying colours. It pays to enjoy history, do not take me to seriously as I like Americans and I like America.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

13 colonies. Hence why 13 stripes in the flag.

[@scollyb]

Going on those questions and what I've seen of the UK one I'd have an easier time passing the US one despite being British

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Yes, my husband said the same!

[@scollyb]

@@GirlGoneLondonofficial I think the US one is better though, important things about the country not trivia. Although I would probably get kicked for giving a different perspective on why the US rebelled 😝

[@bonvoyage5377]

youre smarter than you think.......its impressive!! Interesting the US test largely law?politics......while UK....history/culture. British politics generally soporific, American politics can be quite exciting, yet, unexplainable at the same time!! to a brit anyway. Another gretat vid.......well done

[@russellmiles7247]

Whereas Australian mostly tests sport

[@bloozee]

@@russellmiles7247 I know... Australian for 64 years and I would fail on sport ;)

[@bloozee]

Seen so many videos showing how ignorant Americans are but I am always impressed with their knowledge of things like Greek mythology.

[@V4Dad]

Got 8/10, 8/10 & 17/20. USA test is slightly easier.

[@paulthompson6612]

I thought the fundamental reason for the Civil war was States rights, slavery being just one part of States control, otherwise wouldn't the 13th Amendment have been proposed in 1861.

[@gemoftheocean]

You did fine, but I was really practically screaming at my phone when you thought the US civil war was in the 1840s, and really had to think regards the Eisenhower question and who was president during WWI. Seriously, did you NOT have to take a full year of US history in high school? When I was going you did. Usually the first semester covered everything up to the Civil War, and 2nd semester covered everything from Civil War onwards. You got robbed if you didn't get a full year of history. That or your history teacher was a slow goober.

[@MM-kd3cb]

US junior and senior high school students have modern history which covers WWII. US citizens who are living outside the country still have voting rights, and representation including at embassies. Kindly stay in the UK

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Have a wonderful day!

[@theeuropean6255]

Answered all correctly too, quicker and I’m English? Don’t know if I’d pass the U.K. citizenship test though 🤪 Good video 👍

[@SteamboatW]

Oh.. nailed it. I could be a US citizen! Not really a thing for me, but good to know.

[@StevieProton]

They don't count if you have to guess.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

They do if you guess right. How are they (or the computer) going to know whether you knew the question or took an educated guess?

[@Lee0568]

Alaska was bought from Russia

[@russellmiles7247]

The Russians never received the Gold for the sale as they spent it on railroad equipment in the United States.

[@Lee0568]

@@russellmiles7247 so Russia still owns Alaska,classic.

[@billybgamer5205]

Can I just say I love the cynical UK version of you.

[@jeanwinders9556]

Where did you go to high school? Using elementary school songs to pass this test is difficult to watch. Can you expand on your state/town requirements for high school graduation.

[@russellpotter7294]

Clearly The UK wants people to pass their test. 'What is your favourite colour and do you like The Two Ronnies' . Whereas in the US they ask silly non Hollywood film questions. 'Who signed the pledge in The Battle of Two Stripes in the Second World War and what where they drinking?' It is also noticeable how willing newly Nationalised UK citizens are willing to break into song now on any pretence. A new channel on the cards. ' Girl Gone London sings Show tunes'.😉

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Ha!! Absolutely, I'm off to go write a musical! Singing in the rain - literally! ;)

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

That first question was one that the bridge-keeper asked in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"

[@uzoma112]

Americans are generally bad at history and geography. They are slightly good at their politics and law.

[@raywalker7029]

Wasn’t the ‘bill’ song from Schoolhouse Rocks?

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Yes! Couldn't think of the name - used to love Schoolhouse Rock!

[@stephentaylor1476]

Please excuse the to, it should have been too.

[@KVR_211]

She said the civil war was in the 1840’s lol

[@gemoftheocean]

I know. I swear! Off by 20 freaking years!

[@KVR_211]

@@gemoftheocean kinda crazy

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

@@KVR_211 Off by 20 years. Appalling ignorance. Everybody knows it was in the 1820's.

[@KVR_211]

@@Psmith-ek5hq Lol

[@andrewabel3927]

How do you cope with being liable for paying taxes in two countries on the same income and assetts? I understand that the US of A is the only country that doe not recognise dual taxation exemptions.

[@simonrook5743]

Most countries have a single taxation agreement, so tax paid in a second country (one where you reside less than 183 days a year) can be deducted from tax in the primary country. I do this as my work in India requires me to pay some income tax there, I then work out my U.K. tax liability using my full salary and deduct that paid in India and that’s how much I owe HMRC.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Only if you gross $100,000 pa I think.

[@clivewilliams3661]

Kayln, your assessment of both test appears to be valid but I find it sad and perturbing that the history questions are just simple almost irrelevant facts that should instead focus on the why, relevance and what happened next, that is the true value of history.

[@stephengoodman9058]

If you are doing this for real, how do you study for it? Is there an official text to learn from? I did fine on the multiple choice but would have struggled with a few otherwise.

[@gemoftheocean]

Like the video showed, there are 100 set questions and answers

[@stephengoodman9058]

@@gemoftheocean Ah, thanks, must have missed that. Not too scary then.

[@remainertears]

9/10..uk born ..easy

[@ForgottenMan2009]

250 years later and you guys still have high taxes and a Tea Party.... so, I guess, it wasn't our fault after all .... ;-)

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Has this latter day Tea Party ever met in Boston? If they haven't, it's surprising.

[@SteamboatW]

Well, I love your face, so why wouldn't I want to see it more?

[@Lee0568]

Jeez,you lot really ARE BAD at history

[@gemoftheocean]

I want to slap her high school history teacher.

[@electroskates2434]

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