The Articles of Confederation - Finding Finances - Extra History - Part 3

[@extrahistory]

On the verge of financial collapse, the new US Congress cried out for a savior. Introducing... Robert Morris! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/extracredits Thanks for participating in this video's discussion! We want you to be aware of our community posting guidelines so that we can have high-quality conversations: goo.gl/HkzwQh

[@Jared_Garske]

Just wanted to ask... Why the Senpai? I found it hilarious as an avid anime watcher, but what gave you the idea to put it there? Just curious.

[@martinconway8174]

Love that ending guys

[@kalebkelley2471]

Extra Credits Needs more Hamilton reference's

[@HxH2011DRA]

Extra Credits Loved this episode, especially the ending XD

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

If the Confederation falls apart in the next episode is this series going to be shorter than the usual 6 episodes? It's only episode 3 now.

[@asalways1504]

Such a great moment of George Washington. It's right up there with when he refused to be crowned King of America- -"I did not fight George the third to become George the First."

[@JakeMobley1]

Him refusing the crown, when you recognise how far he has come over the course of his life, becomes far more significant. In his youth, he lied, cheated, and scapegoated his underlings to acquire political power. He literally started the Seven Years' War with his own incompetence and immoral behavior. But, by the time he had become an old man, he had matured and was fully capable of not only recognizing his own failings, but take action to rectify them. He truly is one of the great heroes of history, complete with a story arc of character progression and badassery.

[@stanj85]

jakeperson911. But it's always so hard for me to get past him being a slave owner. Same for the rest of the Founding Fathers. I understand that it was a different time, with few other ways to become successful, but I'm sure those enslaved people didn't care about that.

[@ajcossey]

stanj85 You cant really judge people of the past through the lense of modern morals. We have to remember that many of the ideas we have regarding things like human rights were only just starting to be talked about at the time of the revolution.

[@HARVEE64]

Ajcoss Not to mention that in Virginia you basically had to own slaves to run a successful plantation. And to my knowledge, Washington treated his slaves well, and was close to some.

[@beknown63]

Give them some credit, though. Washington supposedly opposed slavery, but letting all of his slaves go free means he's suddenly broke.

[@aidanforero5601]

It's a shame I didn't learn about Morris in school. I'm American and am only just finding out about this guy. I feel bad for the guy, he really tried to make the country work, but early Americans didn't understand how government works and refused to fund the damn country they were trying to create. I'm amazed we were able to actually last long enough to get on stable ground and become a real country

[@HxH2011DRA]

Aidan Forero Literally only our geography saved us after the war

[@aidanforero5601]

It really was the best defense possible. If we were in the old world doing this, we would have been eaten up by a much stronger country. Having the two large oceans separating us is the only reason we were able to survive to become what the country is now. Its the reason we were so powerful after each world war, we were thousands of miles away from the main conflict

[@humbletreestump8134]

Yeah reading about Morris later love I feel terrible for this guy.

[@pitioti]

And to this day, there is still a lot of americans with this mindset :/

[@mirabeaux851]

This has to be the most American and accurate summary of the U.S. Right.

[@samuraipanda85]

*Looks around* How the f*ck did this nation survive?

[@Twohomst]

samuraipanda85 pure luck

[@HUOGoofballs]

America: we're better than nothing!

[@samuraipanda85]

yup

[@samuraipanda85]

*theme song plays*

[@bobby8012]

Because its isolated

[@ethan6287]

wow, this robert morris guy sounds cool. somone should make a musical out of him

[@roguishpaladin]

As far as I can tell, Act II of his musical would be him saying, "I'm too old for this shit" and recommending other people. He withdrew from consideration for President so it could be Washington and withdrew from consideration for the Secretary of the Treasury so it could be Hamilton. His financial dealings weren't quite as good in later life, he took a lot of Federalists with him on the way down, and may have indirectly caused the rise of the Democrat-Republicans.

[@HxH2011DRA]

We could make a religion out of this

[@fighder2]

Rich people then: Ima pull money out of my own pocket to support my country. Rich people now: If I can legally reduce my taxes to ridiculous amounts, it makes me smart, so smart that I should be president.

[@allieb8585]

Permanent Hiatus I believe it is.

[@jebus9001]

Nonsense, did you not hear the whole part about States not paying their debts? This is just one rich man with massive wealth doing a duty he considers necessary as a statesman, all while still making a ton of money (central bank business), no different than someone like Elon Musk.

[@justindie7543]

It turns out that after Robert Morris resigned, his debts he accumulated funding the army would eventually lead him to bankruptcy, where he spent years in debtors prison before congress passed an act to release him. He died a poor man a few years later.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

That's sad if that is the case.

[@ragnarrahl]

He didn't go into debt until decades after the war. The debts were caused mostly by a collapse in tobacco markets.

[@dry90125]

Ragnarrahl well that’s a slightly less ironically tragic reason.

[@Enchie]

I can just imagine a bunch of harden soldiers screaming, "Sempia Washington, no, we love you!"

[@randombacon45]

little known fact, early Americans where hardcore weebs

[@hemidas]

Washington: *"Are you ready, guys! Put your guns on!"*

[@seekerofalice9787]

A proud tradition that many hold to this day.

[@TrueSTARbornFall]

Why do you think they went back and put gunboats in the Japanese harbors? Be our "friends" or we are moving in.

[@randombacon45]

Early records tell of war between the colonies, these conflicts where later called "The Waifu Wars"

[@nelsonchereta816]

I am of course kidding. The tax amendment failed again and Robert Morris resigned. Join us next time as the Confederation fall apart! LOL! I love how you manage to turn trolling into an art form! It's one of the main reasons I love these videos!

[@farskies5343]

that ending cracked me Up so hard...

[@lazyc0mmander277]

I don't know why but I genuinely thought it would end that way. Mean they really can't be the stupid. And then history reminded me as it usually does that yes they are.

[@Nintendotron64]

That's humans for ya. We let our own emotions get in the way so much, that quite often, rationality is out of the question.

[@TheSkyRender]

Even if it was kind of expected by anyone who is aware that the US does not use the Articles of Confederation today, and indeed has not since they fell apart and they had to put together the Constitution to replace it.

[@arnepeeters7663]

Very reminicent of Colbert's Trump jokes of the same format.

[@WayneMoyer]

Because you just want to believe that there is right in this world. That's when reality smacks you across the face and reminds you that this is still congress. Whether it's the first, second or whatever number we are on. They apparently had good intentions but times never change :)

[@anttibjorklund1869]

I just knew there would be a "Hamilton" reference... and then I saw 6:15.

[@KingGeorgeIIIiwanttoperish]

Antti Björklund HAMILTON!!

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

Antti Björklund I've been waiting for him for so long

[@robertwalpole360]

Alexander Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, Got yourself a problem? He can Alexander handle it!

[@PokeWaffles]

we almost started a lyric comment chain and then *jacksfilms*

[@robertwalpole360]

You're welcome. ;)

[@harryguidotti3815]

The image of American soldiers breaking into tears and shouting "SENPAI!!!" at George Washington's tired self did something to my heart. I don't know what it did, but it hit me.

[@calvinyurko]

*Drops everything to watch new Extra History video.*

[@manguy01]

I used to have a big head about how America inspired so many Revolutions but was the only one to really get it right. This series has opened my eyes. We were really just as close to such tragedies on multiple occasions. Amazing...

[@pi7830]

Eh Japan's revolution worked. Doesn't really count though does it. I mean we A-bombed them twice. I think that's some pretty big incentive to do what we say.

[@metarcee2483]

America had a grand idea and fumbled its way to victory.

[@micah9639]

I love how governments never seem to look back in time and see that not paying your army is the fastest way to a coup. I mean what do you plan on stopping men with guns with if you are unwilling to pay men with guns to protect you?

[@Christopher_TG]

Seriously, just read Roman/Byzantine history to see the consequences of not paying your army. How many civil wars, rebellions, and lost provinces occurred because the Roman government couldn't or wouldn't pay its soldiers?

[@AlechiaTheWitch]

Aurelian

[@cardboardbox191]

They probably do and we probably don't hear about the times they cuss and pay the men with guns.

[@juice8431]

Unless ofc, if you have George Washington as your general

[@dromankass8655]

Indeed. There was one case (likely one of many) in Ancient Rome when the Emperor's Pretorian Guard, an elite force set up to guard and protect the Emperor, became dissatisfied with their low pay. So the Pretorian Guard murdered the Emperor, and, in the middle of Rome, auctioned off the position to the highest bidder.

[@AndyG94]

Here comes the general! Rise up! Here comes the general And his right hand man Boom!!

[@emilywilson8448]

We are outgunned WHAT Outmanned WHAT Outnumbered, Outplanned We gotta make an all out stand Ayo, I’m gonna need a right-hand man

[@Ace-kk4dm]

Is there a reference I don't get here or all you making this up?

[@TheBaldParakeet]

its both.

[@Ace-kk4dm]

TheBaldParakeet ok.

[@Ace-kk4dm]

nevermind just found the song.

[@monroerobbins7551]

Does anyone else love the fact that the militia didn’t band back cause of patriotism alone, but because of their leader, a man who knew and understood their pain, and led them through those times with such composure? That’s a good leader; one that can understand their pain and reasons, but wants to lead them to a brighter future without force or disheartenment. That’s honorable.

[@czarnicholasii8573]

Hahahahahah definitely not me.

[@jimmyc.491]

4:31 I like how the position of the British man's hands forces your mind to imagine his arms as being crossed.

[@SuperWelsh93]

George Washington is such a great senpai.

[@chasity1181]

SuperWelsh93 indeed he was

[@siyacer]

sotp

[@InVinceAble-wm1yh]

ジョージ・ワシントン・サンパイ Jōji Washinton sanpai! Translation : George Washington senpai!

[@StrickerRei-Chn]

@@InVinceAble-wm1yh it's 先輩　センパイ

[@InVinceAble-wm1yh]

@@StrickerRei-Chn my bad i used google translate beceause my class mates and i were haveing fun with this line, but thank you

[@gabrielajo2972]

I love how the joke of Franklin’s hobbies is framed so much that I’m going to go as far as to say it’s the most underrated comedic sequence in this entire set of episodes.

[@mgraham0160]

Alexander Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton....... Got yourself a problem, he can *ALEXANDER HANDLE IT*

[@amaevingketchup]

LOST 150 POUNDS *ALEXANDER DAMN HE THIN*

[@amore6731]

HAS A LOVE FOR WEIRD GUITARS ALEXANDER MANDALAN

[@rawrydragon267]

Speak Chinese? ALEXANDER MANDARIN

[@Galistarwater]

I love how you drew the scene at the end with the soldiers admiring Washington in great awe when they saw that his vision has deteriorated due to age. Your drawings are so cute!

[@jeepjockey3217]

Everybody's gotta have a hobby. :D

[@timothymclean]

Might as well be something that helps you keep a country together.

[@AxolotldelaAnimacion]

The best delivery Dan has ever done

[@funnysillyclown]

My hobby just so HAPPENS to be a musical. *cough cough*

[@HxH2011DRA]

Axolotl de la Animacion Oh shit waddup!

[@kingnothing3523]

"Negotiating crucial foreign alliances" with all the ladies of Paris. What a noble hobby.

[@nathanwurtz268]

"Join us next time as the Articles of Confederation... Fall apart." A happy note to have at the end of a video

[@unknownlyn750]

Nathan Wurtz quoting Alexander Hamilton,” I WAS CHOSEN FOR THE Constitution of Convention?!”

[@Crabapplez]

You should have just called this "the episode where hamilton shows up"

[@LBOROststudios]

It's what we were all waiting for.

[@queek5389]

AL EX AN D ER WE ARE MEANT TO BE A COLONY...

[@queek5389]

Meanwhile Britain keeps shittin on us endlessly

[@catfan321]

ENTER ME! (he says in parenthesis)

[@jimmytang8131]

and then they never finished

[@iciifizz7868]

1:54 Catherine, go back to Russia. You've got borders to expand.

[@МахамбетМамыров]

Actually, I think it may be she. Russia was US's ally that days.

[@merrittanimation7721]

Maldus Alver John Adams is the most corrupt politician ever!

[@iciifizz7868]

If this makes it to the top comments I'm going to be disappointed and happy at the same time

[@natnew32]

She was reigning at the time of the revolution... and Russia was an ally of the colonies... wait...

[@mr.bluesky8554]

Merritt Animation Nixon

[@JudgeGideon823]

I don't often get sentimental but Washington has a way of getting to me every time I read about him, especially the spectacles story. He and his contemporaries were a unique band of men who won't be seen again for a long time to come.

[@willow1wisp]

Honestly, that last story with George Washington warmed my cold dead heart.

[@MasteringJohn]

3:13 Before he even started, I thought "Dang it, Rhode Island"

[@apollothefirst]

I like how you gave Alex his green shirt from Non-Stop to Reynolds’s Pamphlet

[@LexieAssassin]

"Who started the conspiracy?" *clicks* ... IT WAS WALPOLE! (t-shirt) Damn it, EC, I should've known that was coming!

[@Fusbrodah]

I like that last bit, "I'm kidding it all fell apart". I really love this channel and I recommend it to everyone.

[@commandervex1626]

"How does a Rag-Tag Army in need of a Shower, some how defeat a Global Super Power?"

[@ocadioan]

Homefield advantage, an ocean between the enemy army and their supply hub, and the second global superpower warring with the first one elsewhere around the globe.

[@lazyc0mmander277]

I'd imagine because the global super power was dumb as bricks but I'll admit that I don't know that much about this period of history. Oh and I assume having an the other super powered nation of France on your side also help.

[@tuskinradar8688]

Commander Vex *sees quotation marks* WAIDA MINUTE

[@89Crono]

Francis-Olivier Toba nope it was the French. also Britain's n was fighting a couple other countries at the time so they really couldn't focus on an American war at the time.

[@javonyounger5107]

Also, Britain's pride and military traditions worked against them.

[@iaminside1]

I've been binge watching these for a few days. I'd love to see one on either the U.S.S Indianapolis, or when the US accidentally found the Japanese navy.

[@LenNeko1998]

Me: *waits for Alexander Hamilton to be brought up.* Video: *mentions Alexander Hamilton* Me: *starts singing the Hamilton soundtrack.* (I just saw it xD ahh help me)

[@orionrigel7050]

Thank you guys for the little Hamilton references you added in to the introduction of Alexander Hamilton. It meant a lot to me, being a huge fan of both the musical and your show, and I'm sure it meant a lot to all the other people in the comment section no doubtedly quoting the songs xD

[@sirrliv]

WASHINGTON-SENPAI!!! XD I'm dying of laughter here!

[@jadenasher6290]

I love EC episodes dropping right before I'm gonna go to work. Excellent.

[@zekefitzgerald148]

Hamilton quotes 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vallergergo737]

Those french baguette rifles tho...

[@araknidude]

from France ♥

[@Nendoroid_addict]

Lafayette? The french baguette.

[@plifal7799]

I swear. Americans. Any mention of Hamilton...

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

It's kind of odd how he is so popular based on a musical. I mean how many have really seen it?

[@Kirarak]

The fact you can't really get the tickets to live show probably made it even more popular. People are more likely to give up and straight up listen to the audio recording or getting a bootleg video.

[@grantameele421]

Must...resist...ALE-NOOOO...... can't... holdback... ALEXANDER HAMILTON!!!!!!

[@dingo1547]

He Alexander handled it.

[@patricksvarietycorner5700]

Dingo 154 Alexander Hamilton was my favorite president

[@EHH246]

Great, now I imagining Lin-Manuel Miranda shouting "WHY YOU NO LISTEN!" LOL

[@jarradscarborough7915]

1:57 "Benjamin Franklin took a break from his hobby, of negotiating crucial foreign alliances" (with women ;P) I'd heard he was a great fan of the fairer sex...

[@sorasilverstar144]

That "Senpai" bit! XD LMAO! I was litterally leaning against the counter trying to breath, I was laughing and fangirling so much.

[@zorkonacus5032]

"WE LOVE YOU WASHINGTON SENPAI!!!!" The soldiers yell in a high pitch Japanese Girl voice. It would be great for next time if Extra History talked about Finland from the Finnish Army fighting against the Soviet advance, using Ski Warfare to attack the Russians, to Finland allying with Germany to the fall of Operation Barbarossa.

[@minutewalt]

I am not a very patriotic American, but these EH videos make me care more, like actually get emotional, about American history than any classroom ever has.

[@LapidApiary]

I was just waiting for when you'd mention Alexander Hamilton :)

[@in2da205]

U mean, u waited for it LOL

[@allyluna8377]

@@in2da205 nope i waited aswell

[@anglomaxiumus]

It truly amazes me how that Nation managed to survive for so long. I am almost blown away by the sheer insanity of how that Nation and its countrymen have managed to grow to a power so magnificent that it is probably known by every single man, woman and child on earth. I really enjoy your ExtraHistory show, it has allowed me to learn far more than I could have merely imagined. I hope to see more ExtraHistory episodes on some of the most obscure parts of our History as a species. Thank you for doing these show, and thank you for sharing your love of History and Gaming to the world. Thank you. x

[@randomusername.5605]

God damnit Rhode Island.....

[@AmericanDirectorOK]

Random Username. Of course it had to be my home state. God dammit.

[@Crick1952]

Random Username. They were the ratification hold outs too. They really have an inferiority complex from being the smallest.

[@amaevingketchup]

Well they were in threat of going bankrupt if the tax was amended

[@Manwithaplan-hw1po]

i teared up at the Washington bit with the letter. truly a great man.

[@heavyheart9685]

I lost it when the soldiers all said SENPAI

[@dddtl]

Even in AP US history, the Articles of Confederation were mostly overlooked as "they were a major disaster" with some mention of the Whiskey Rebellion because there was "real" history about the current Constitution to discuss. This specific episode finally made it clear why it is that almost all countries immediately have civil war after they declare independence (prime example: Irish Civil War) and that the US was the exception in that we didn't have a civil war until around 85 years of being a nation.

[@Erudaft]

Finally, after waiting half an hour, ALEXANDER HAMILTON RISES UP!!!

[@pendragonxt3674]

As Washington’s RIGHT HAND MAN! BOOM!

[@frostryu]

YES! The glasses moment. One of my favorites!

[@siegebug]

Notice me Senpai !

[@KumaKaori]

Luo Hung Chun ... XD. As soon as I saw the soldiers welling up. I wondered. Take a Like EC, and damn you for nearly making me spit out my coffee.

[@robertwalpole360]

Does me noticing you count?

[@siyacer]

I'm stuff

[@selfreference2]

The delivery on that ending was great.

[@thomashenry4798]

This is why we pay our taxes. Taxes are the currency with which we purchase civilization. They aren't a bad thing. People shouldn't be afraid of paying taxes.

[@achowdhury47]

Yes, but actually no. They are a burden on the taxpayer. The citizens should always try to negotiate to pay as little tax as possible and demand full transparency on how the tax money is being spent.

[@robinjohnson8149]

Pay Cesar

[@KingOfWinter]

I love the way the soldiers looked at Washington when he needed to wear his glasses almost made me cry too and I wasn’t even there lol

[@ForgottenHonor0]

I can seriously see an anime of this with the Continental Army squee-ing, "Washington-senpai!!!"

[@ZonesV]

That delivery and writing was fantastic!

[@MarloMitchell]

lol, I love how they ended this episode. PERFECT. Looking forward to next week, excellent work guys.

[@Asasnol21]

Loving the fact you dressed ham in green,just like in Cabinet Battle 1#

[@oskartheguy2105]

ALEXANDRR HAMILTON!!!

[@rogerhazen3664]

i love love love this channel. thank you for it, Extra Credits

[@_masha_1567]

Alexander Hamilton is mentioned * Me:*SHOOKETH*

[@sophiegamezyt6359]

I LOVE THE PART WHEN THE SOLDORS CRYED AND SAID SENPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sr.junior4670]

Here come the Hamilton fans.

[@zulumike7534]

sr. junior you’ve set yourself up. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

[@zulumike7534]

HERE COMES THE HAMILFANS! THE MOMENT YOU BEEN WAITING FOR!

[@Felenari]

Good watch. Thanks.

[@ZenizhivGreen]

"Senpai" Why?

[@gabrielmunoz4055]

Saaaaame. It's weeeeeird...

[@-haclong2366]

I like the reference.

[@gabrielmunoz4055]

It's a m e m e . M e m e s a r e n ' t r e f e r e n c e s m a h boi/girl/whatever. Repetition is n o t r e f e r e n c e.

[@siyacer]

@@gabrielmunoz4055 what

[@siyacer]

@@gabrielmunoz4055 Kowalski? Sorry sir, no clue.

[@jedimasterpickle3]

I lost it at the end. Absolutely amazing timing on that one.

[@Nendoroid_addict]

Extra History!!! We all knew about the info at 6:08

[@Jersey36830]

Love the timing of this series

[@ChristianNeihart]

6:55 "Why should we help in fixing a problem we created?"

[@KawaiiStars]

omg, I remember watching this as a cartoon somewhere :O . also great vid, i love learning from here, it's always so informative and insightful!

[@davidjung3145]

Taking AP US History next year, so I'm really excited to take an in depth look at this stuff--- and yet I feel like none of this will be covered as precisely as this in class. XD Thanks for the economical perspective the curriculum maybe won't give!

[@5678sothourn]

As someone who took AP US History, I can tell you it will go much deeper. You will find out and learn about the life stories of people you didn't even know exist but played key roles in early US history.

[@davidjung3145]

Oh cool! I took World this year and it was spread really thin so all the previous EH series only helped for like, a day each, haha. Can't wait to see what happens in that case :D

[@Crick1952]

david Jung You must have had a different curriculum than I did. We practically flew by the Revolutionary War and didn't get anything beyond Reagan. Most time was spent on Colonial and Antibellum.

[@davidjung3145]

Whaaaat? You guys didn't cover all of human history? XD We did that all in a year (in exchange it was really not specific at all)--- our class's teacher's a bit of a beast with that stuff

[@Crick1952]

Sorry, I was talking about my AP US History class. My AP World class was actually quite comprehensive and thorough (though we didn't get past WWII) edit: I still hate the name Ibn Batuta to this day. We had to do a project tracing his entire route. It was hell.

[@mattclough1737]

literally on the edge of my seat in suspense of Hamilton's appearence

[@pgraterol]

I came as soon as I heard!

[@LachlanJP81]

All the way from London? Damn!

[@armorsmith43]

Pedro Graterol wait til we get to Shays Rebellion

[@gazepreyed]

@@LachlanJP81 Angelica, thank God Someone who understands what I’m Struggling here to do.

[@LachlanJP81]

gazepreyed I’m not here for you

[@gazepreyed]

@@LachlanJP81 I know my sister like I know my own mind you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind.

[@colinbunn6066]

That ending is the best ever in Extra History! I laughed for a minute straight.

[@SirAroace]

And this, along side bigotry and corruption, is why I never trusted the idea of "state rights" despite philosophy agreeing with the idea of local governance.

[@oh7mak]

its a little different today than back then. I don't agree when any state, including my own california, calls for a secession just because they lost the election, but the federal government is at times slower than states, for better or for worse. These days, state governments arent even watched for corruption, which the corruption is more rampant than the federal government. That being said, we're allowed to enact laws that contradict the federal government....well, not exactly allowed, but more of we do it anyways, take marijuana, or some states legalizing the female right to vote before the amendment allowed them to do so.

[@farhanmizra]

That Senpai remark got me choked with laughter.🤣

[@simonnielsen5565]

NOTICE ME SENPAI WASHINGTON

[@Jbobii]

Bad news, he died

[@JonathanLundkvist]

The ending was fantastic! Keep up the awesome work!

[@thomaseubank1503]

9:25 the man just to the left of George's head was my Great*8 Grandfather. If the family tree is correct, then he named his son George Washington Eubank.

[@Azarath304]

love this channel, especially whoever does the art. keep up the good work!

[@annabellekim4072]

Alexander Hamilton yes I laughed when they the musical sign

[@Nike-nm8jc]

omfg the end XD I love you Extra Credits ~♡

[@WhatTheFnu]

Good lord. So this country bungling its way through politics isn't a NEW development? How the hell have we not only survived 2 centuries, but also become one of the world's superpowers?

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

The superpower thing happened after the world wars when everyone else got a lot weaker.

[@Localfires]

WhatTheFnu if you watch the history of money extra history series you can see that ww2 set up the U.S. as a financial powerhouse, after everyone else got devastated.

[@pi7830]

While the truth that the USA became the undisputed super power after the two great wars, it was still one of the most powerful nations on the face of the planet likely the most powerful after Germany before WW1. And it's all because of a ton of land with lots of great natural resources and 0 people trying to compete for them.

[@Udontkno7]

Sara Samaletdin Actually, America became a power to not mess with in the 1870s, we became the richest nation in the world since then. We finally got the name after the World Wars.

[@adka9473]

I worked for an auction company years ago, and we had the actual letter that is referenced at the end of the video that George Washington was going to read. I got to hold it, and it was pretty surreal

[@seventeen_nights]

*Before Hamilton* Casual watchers of this series: huh. Never heard of Alexander Hamilton. Eh. Probably nobody important *After hamilton* Casual waters of this series: *Screeches* HAMILTON!!!!

[@shaneleskinen2111]

George Washington a man so amazing by standing before his men as a fellow soldier the very idea of mounting mutiny was dissolved.

[@SlimTony]

well, looks like the american mentality hasnt changed much since the beginning

[@cdog2127]

Such a good series. They are all so good but this one is super good.

[@reisenenjoyer2210]

"We're with you, Washington-senpai!"

[@angelacazarez2568]

"Senapi!!!" 😂🤣😂

[@hmcloud8487]

*knocks down door* DID SOMEONE SAY HAMILTON?!

[@Nendoroid_addict]

Or I cAmE as sOOn aS i hEarD!

[@unknownlyn750]

Reagan Likes Musicals YESH a Angelica reference

[@ElainesMakingVids]

How does a bastard, son of a w**** and a scotsman

[@also_arles]

​@@Nendoroid_addict All the way from London?? *DAMN!!*

[@TheRedneckRoman16]

That "Negotiation" Ol' Benny was up to should've been in the biggest quotes possible! XD

[@logantrask888]

Through this series I was wondering when Hamilton was going to be introduced!

[@EvilChicken25]

Came here right after watching Hamilton on Disney+. Certainly puts things in a very different light.

[@iannichols2334]

*Raises fly swatter* "Mr. Morris... WHAT IN HELL GOES ON IN NEW YORK!!!"

[@bskorupk]

"I'm sorry Mr. President, but the simple fact is that... Our legislature has never sent us explicit instructions on anything...."

[@spinel._.noodle4182]

the "SEMPAI" had me rolling

[@douglasdaniel4504]

8:34 Yes, thank you-- Washington's address to the Army is one of the great crises of American history, but it's hardly even remembered. The Continental Army would not have been the first army, nor the last, to get tired of bickering politicians stiffing them and to take matters into their own hands. If Washington had not acted as he did-- even with a little theatricality-- the Army might well have marched on Congress, and the Union might have broken up before it was out of its cradle. Excellent video.