Lafayette: The French Teen That Made America (Part 1) | Animated History

How did the moody French teen #Lafayette become inspired to fight in the #AmericanRevolution? How did George Washington first perceive the young aristocrat? How come #Hamilton won't stop rapping? Find out in the first part of our series on the Marquis de Lafayette!
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0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Young Gilbert
2:50 - Enlightened and Inspired
5:12 - No America for You
6:46 - Coming to America
8:29 - Joining the Continentals
9:38 - Washington and Hamilton
10:45 - Battle of Brandywine
12:21 - Outro

[@DrawnofHistory]

Can you guess which actors I modeled Lafayette's appearance and Washington's voice off of? Which actors should be the basis for figures like Cornwallis, Benedict Arnold, and James Armistead in part 2?

[@TreborTnemorf]

Lafayette looks like John Barrowman to me.

[@colinvandenberg3446]

Corwallis should Jason Isaacs, and Benedict Arnold should be Tim Allen.

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

Was Washington's voice based off George W. Bush? Lafayette looks like a generic K-Pop singer or the guy from The Calling with that one hit wonder song.

[@DrawnofHistory]

@@Urlocallordandsavior I was channelling Nick Nolte for Washington.

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

@@DrawnofHistory Oh yeah, that makes sense. Though doesn't him for Jefferson make more sense? (Jefferson in Paris and all...)

[@thenerdycousins9099]

History buffs: Oh, cool, Lafayette! Theater nerds: EVERYONE GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE FIGHTING FRENCHMAN!!!!

[@donrog5035]

LAFAYETTE !!!

[@Ladymarquisdelafayette4112]

YASSS!!

[@kilveccirtep4906]

ikr

[@mattxplores1515]

@@donrog5035 I’M TAKING THIS HORSE BY THE REINS MAKING REDCOATS REDDER WITH BLOODSTAINS!

[@adebolaosimuwa120]

@@mattxplores1515 LAFAYETTE!!!

[@soffren]

An ingenious workaround "what if, I just buy the whole ship" truly, the first French American.

[@BritishMotherfucker]

True

[@zegpath81]

That sponsorship fake out was amazing lol. I skipped ahead, realized there wasn’t a sponsorship and was like “wait a minute”, then went back and watched it.

[@whiteink225]

"And what do weird orphaned millionairs do? They become the batman" Dude I'm dying😂

[@Eryn-bf6qb]

I’m dead too, hearing that! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leifewald5117]

Everybody give it up for America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!!!

[@button7123]

LAFAYETTE

[@kilveccirtep4906]

IMTAKINGTHISHORSEBYTHEREINSMAKINGREDCOATSREDDERWITHBLOODSTAINS

[@Natalie-hk6hf]

@@kilveccirtep4906 LAFAYETTE

[@sherlockisverytired3169]

@@kilveccirtep4906 LAFAYETTE

[@tegcat]

@@Mimi_InnitWATCHMEENGAINEMESCAPINGEMENRAGINGEMIMM

[@AtroGD]

Not only is lafeyette the best character in Hamilton, but he is also the best person for me in the American war of independance.

[@markadams7046]

My great-great-grandfather had the middle name "Lafeyette". I'm guessing it was because he was born in pre-Civil War America at a time when Lafeyette was so popular he was like a rock superstar, so I figure that was probably why he was given the name.

[@alisonlovesfrankocean]

The Hamilton part has me dead😂😂

[@DrawnofHistory]

My students get so mad when I rib on Hamilton. It's fantastic.

[@Natalie-hk6hf]

EVERYONE GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICAS FAVORITE FIGHTING FRENCHMAN!!

[@alisonlovesfrankocean]

@@Natalie-hk6hf LAFAYETTE!!!

[@bellaguppies]

@@alisonlovesfrankocean IM TAKING THIS HORSE BY THE REINS

[@galwitprifor001]

@@bellaguppies Making redcoats redder with blood stains.

[@iammrbeat]

Where is Aaron Burr when you need him?

[@DrawnofHistory]

Honestly Hamilton. You're just... you're just too much.

[@AtroGD]

Well if it isn't Aaron burr, sir.

[@seanmccarthy7934]

Aaron Burr, sir?

[@zerolantern5794]

That depends, who's askin'?

[@tapwater8357]

@@zerolantern5794 Oh sure! Sir, I am Alexander Hamilton, I am at your service sir. I have been looking for you...

[@danthefan28]

Fun fact, when you really think about it, George Washington technically killed Lafayettes dad, as Washington was involved in the incident that started the French and Indian War, which was part of the imperial conflict between Britain and France known as the Seven Years War. So the fact that the two of them not only worked together, but that Lafayette was strongly admired him as a leader and in some cases as a father figure is wild.

[@_Unoffical_Norahhh_]

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[@nala7829]

It's noted in one of the books about him that when Lafayette lost his father, it was in a invading battle - meaning that Lafayette 'did not even have the comfort of knowing [his father] died an honorable death.' Some people think this could be wear his *particularly* bright burning hatred of authoritarianism came from, because a king ordered all of that.

[@thenerdycousins9099]

10:10 Fully expected Hamilton lyrics, but I’m not disappointed

[@BritishMotherfucker]

EXACTLY

[@SamiDC]

Aw, you brought back Little Leif as Little Lafayette. That voice is so stinkin' cute! Seriously, such a criminally underrated channel.

[@DrawnofHistory]

He's might favorite collaborator.

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

Thank you everyone for your love and admiration! I’m awesome I know, I know.

[@DrawnofHistory]

Wow. Glad you enjoyed it Gilbert.

[@alexanderhamilton9891]

Hi Mr Lafayette

[@SamPendentTheThief]

@@alexanderhamilton9891 Hello fellow orphan

[@crow9159]

This guy was so funny in history class I started watching him at home for fun, now I'm accidently getting 100% on tests

[@DrawnofHistory]

Haha. Tricked you into learning.

[@thelordandsaviorgigachadrr888]

Lafayette simping for Senpai Washington is hilarious

[@actionjackson4982]

"And what do weird, orphaned millionaires do? They become Batman." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deweyoxburger295]

Laffeyette dismounted his horse and rallied the troops. He was then shot in his leg. The field surgeon couldn’t properly care for the wound under the heavy fire. They withdrew. Lafayette arrived in Chester, Pa. that evening as he was losing conciousness.

[@DrawnofHistory]

Spoilers

[@prettypic444]

If Lafayette is Batman and Washington is Superman... does that make John Paul Jones Aquaman?

[@DrawnofHistory]

Is Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion the Marsh-ing Manhunter?

[@prettypic444]

@@DrawnofHistory and we can’t be 100% sure that the kite incident didn’t give Ben Franklin super speed

[@deepdrag8131]

2:21 “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries”. So French!

[@googledoxxdmebruh6283]

The realistic knocking kills me everytime

[@slyfox0086]

Oui oui, mon ami, je m'appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say "Bonsoir!" Tell the King "Casse toi!" Who's the best? C'est moi!…

[@BritishMotherfucker]

YAS

[@Commander_Skullblade]

I know him only as the Marquis de Lafoofayette, and you cannot change my pronunciation.

[@naurrr]

excited to watch this, read Hero of Two Worlds by Mike Duncan this summer and it was by far one of the best biographies I've ever read. super recommend it. lovely work!!

[@DrawnofHistory]

I will say that Duncan was my anchor text on this.

[@Artur_M.]

@@DrawnofHistory I was going to ask about that too. Speaking of Mike Duncan and European volunteer officers in the Continental Army, in episode 3.40 'The Frozen Rivers' of his Revolutions podcast Dunkan spoke about the often-overlooked importance of the Kościuszko Uprising in Poland for the course of the French Revolution and admitted that he should have already talked about Kościuszko when covering the American Revolution. He even said that he's considering making a special supplemental episode about Tadeusz Kościuszko but never did in the end.

[@naurrr]

@@DrawnofHistory ah-ha! figures lol. he's a great source.

[@micahistory]

man I love this channel so much! It's so well-animated and is just hilarious

[@AntonWongVideo]

dang, you got me with that "not sponsored sponsor break"

[@DrawnofHistory]

Gotta expect the unexpected on my channel

[@LynTheAce]

Absolutely love it. Can’t wait for part 2 where we see his reaction to Benedict Arnold

[@DrawnofHistory]

Got some good bits planned for him.

[@DarkRonnie]

love the Rowan Atkinson paintings in the background

[@peepaw_of_9]

That was awesome! Cant wait for part 2!

[@DrawnofHistory]

So I should go straight into prep for that?

[@markadams7046]

I love this stream. It kind of reminds me of Drunk History, only sober, so that makes it even funnier. I get a kick out of the right side of history shirt. I hope you get some sponsors, and I love the 2 Drawn Histories that I've seen and love how you sneak in your need for sponsors.

[@Amentiople]

This channel is so underrated!

[@peterkwolek2265]

You got me, as soon as I heard "send a secure message" I was like here we go, time for a 5 min plug NordVPN

[@peterkwolek2265]

omg, and the Star Wars bit. My first video here, you get a sub :)

[@Fakila]

Amazing content! Keep it up

[@itsohaya4096]

Holy shit I loved the vpn bit - I know lots of people may have skipped it but it's worth watching

[@valmid5069]

**GUNS AND SHIPS intensifies**

[@crisby9271]

Just found this channel and im hooked keep up the good work!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Will do.

[@theoneandonly7019]

I loved this so much. I can’t wait for part two.

[@DrawnofHistory]

Working on it. Thinking February.

[@matthewcrowther7877]

Drawn of history keep doing what your doing

[@DrawnofHistory]

Sounds good to me

[@sebastienmessin3941]

'Haw Haw! you got the dud! Hey! he looks just like you Poindexter!' Gotta love that Simpsons' ref! That was enough to get me to suscribe!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Gotta love classic Simpsons

[@davidbruesehoff1031]

I love your intros. So epic.

[@tigershark7914]

Pls do a part 2

[@billtube8768]

Love the vids!

[@ragnarrklangsrok1685]

Can't wait for part 2

[@g0dzillaboy02]

7:21 "Umm... Where is a VPN sponsor?" "What? Everyone gets sponsored by VPN. What kind of channel is this?!" "Ugh, that's pretty sad." "Oh, well. Let's just go to America I guess."

[@skyewarper]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Thanks. Stick around for part 2

[@skyewarper]

@@DrawnofHistory I will!

[@potatocjeese743]

Damn great work!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Thanks, I'd like to get out more but it just takes forever. Like hundreds of hours.

[@Jameswebbtelescope7484]

XD this video is entertaining but educational at the same time good job

[@Wi11D]

Holy cow how do you not have a million subs at least 100k I came from history teacher terry btw and I hope you grow and grow and not stop because I love history and your comedy

[@dwarfbunni]

I adore the beautiful faces you replaced the art behind them with.

[@clytemnestra]

New upload yessss

[@DumpTruckOfH]

How much longer would the video be if you had to say Gilbert's full name every time?

[@DrawnofHistory]

Nightmare, just a living nightmare.

[@BritishMotherfucker]

@@DrawnofHistory HA! True tho, it’s literally Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette

[@will2003michael2003]

Wow, these shows are really good 👍

[@notcherbane3218]

You might notice the paintings in the background whose face was on them hilarious

[@RachaelMarieNewport]

Waiting for part II

[@pseudonym9599]

Lafayette, we are here!

[@madcat1613]

This channel will be at 100k in no time mark my word

[@GoofyCascade]

Another great video, yall! Hope you get a VPN sponsorship by the time y’all upload again!!! :) really glad to see your latest video is performing so dang well! Every single one of your videos thus far should have gotten that many views haha so I’m happy to see it, really!!! 😎

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

This is so cool

[@omalleycaboose5937]

Most of the French where involved for political or personal career reasons, Lafayette, he believed in the cause.

[@michaeldavid2553]

No. What you're regurgitating is the old version of facts that Americans use to avoid acknowledging France's leading role in giving the USA its independence. Just check out what the French Philosophers were publishing years before the American revolution, and think about Beaumarchais' role in equipping the US troops with guns and uniforms (ever grasped why these uniforms were... blue?).

[@susannahdyro4845]

Another great story 😊

[@mammamia4596]

This is underrated as heck

[@BretonLegacy]

Hey was that a Flight of the Navigator reference in there? Great movie !!

[@Saxon-yq9cr]

2:21 The Monty Python Reference💀

[@beeperbugs6535]

BRAVO...more, woohoo 🎉🎉

[@davidmarshall370]

More Lafayette!!

[@JP-1962]

Love the Mr. Bean portraits!😆

[@KingFrogothe3rd]

Everyone give it up for the famous fighting Frenchmen

[@baronbrandonstudios5665]

Gonna be. A banger

[@DrawnofHistory]

Indeed. It even has a musical number in it.

[@B_men_apo]

1:21 how to describe Batman in 1 sentence

[@tiofelioabito8820]

Mon dieu!!! I'm hooked!!!!

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Aux armes, citoyens Formez vos bataillons Marchons, marchons! Qu'un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons!

[@BritishMotherfucker]

Lmao nice

[@steventambon2588]

LOVE The monte python reference hahah

[@DrawnofHistory]

How could I not

[@steventambon2588]

@@DrawnofHistory 'twas perfection

[@anthonyminimum]

4:40 I fart in the French and Indian War!

[@Ejeby]

2:50 Charles Francois De Broglie

[@xPhenom41x]

Rofl! Those Rowan Atkinson pics are too funny

[@KnowledgeRaiders]

I love your content! Do you do all the voice acting yourself?

[@KnowledgeRaiders]

btw, Mrs. Beat sent me to check out your content!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Aside from the awesome creators listed at the end, yup all the voice acting, illustration, and animation.

[@KnowledgeRaiders]

This channel really is an inspiration. I’m trying to do something similar myself with my channel and even bought a book on accents for professional actors. Do you mind if I email you for advice?

[@forlape]

hype!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Hyped for you guys to see it.

[@ohwhy4857]

The fact that there is no Hamilton references is sad

[@DrawnofHistory]

Ummm, did you miss the part where Hamilton begins rapping for no apparent reason?

[@erikrungemadsen2081]

Absolutly no Hamilton references at all.

[@ohwhy4857]

@@DrawnofHistory o

[@BritishMotherfucker]

@@DrawnofHistory Oh lmao

[@drayiskewl]

I officially LOVE Lafayette. He's so silly

[@user-ix5oi1fr3x]

This is probably better than High School History

[@MrElmi]

The sponsor joke made me laugh

[@savageantelope3306]

Damn this voice acting was good

[@andidevrede822]

The Rowan Atkiinson photos on the paintings

[@captainsidog5531]

Finally something with France. Now we just need the good Napoleon and the bad Napoleon...

[@DrawnofHistory]

Napoleon does some cameos in my 1812 series.

[@captainsidog5531]

@@DrawnofHistory Yeah, I saw those. He just kinda needs his own series too. And by “bad Napoleon” I was referring to Napoleon III.

[@DrawnofHistory]

Pssst. I've included him in a video on my other channel. Look up "Who Really Started WWI" on MrBettsClass. It's like a proto-Drawn of History video that just isn't polished enough to bring here.

[@captainsidog5531]

@@DrawnofHistory Sounds good. I’ll definitely have to watch it after the premiere of this video :)

[@adrianaslund8605]

Mike Duncan of the Revolutions podcast. Wrote a book about this guy. Its likely very good. But on his podcast he's pretty passionate about this guy. Seems like the ideal protagonist for a historical costume drama.

[@ianskiver6246]

Goddamn this was great lmfao

[@js_guyman]

7:19 the VPN bit 😂👍

[@ismailelazzouzi7112]

I think u should put date of the historical period and update with flow of time and story in the video I struggle to fully understand without a date

[@ellists3163]

thank you for the monty python reference

[@DrawnofHistory]

Whenever possible

[@onekidoneworld8282]

Happy Birthday Lafayette!

[@TACTICALwaffle2]

Get this man an advertisement!!

[@IntrovertedOreo]

3:18 I caught that Simpsons reference! 😂😂😂 details like that just kills me lol amazing video btw, same humor as Oversimplified but you probably get that alot, subscribing now!

[@DrawnofHistory]

Glad you caught the reference. Always like to throw in some. And yeah, I get the OS comparison and considering the quality he/they put out, I'll take it.

[@ballsniffer87]

"he was an orphan but hes INCREDIBLY RICH" Lafayette had the potential to be the batman of the 1700s

[@edwardboland4015]

I am sad I missed this

[@richardhogle4233]

When is part 2 coming out

[@jeffwolcott7815]

Lafayette; if there ever a deconstruction of the cowardly French trope, it was him.

[@Bumblexo]

Lafayette is just the best ever like-

[@wxne.r]

Can you please do at least one last song on here or on Mr.Betts Class? Plssssssss🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥳

[@friendlypug2734]

get this man some sponsers

[@TFD_Animations]

Wearing BASEBALL CAPS with ROMAN MOHAWKS?!? XD 2:51

[@troygaspard6732]

There where few options to make your mark in Lafayette's age. Gaining glory through military battles was his only option.