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Empire Builders - Episode 8: The United States - From Colony to World Power | History Documentary
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From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley: America has shaped the world we live in, all the while shaping its own identity through the iconic buildings and structures that chart the nation’s history. Through bustling ports and strategic forts; cultural quirks and cathedrals of commerce, this episode of Empire Builders tells the the incredible story of the United States through twelve key historic sites.
Our story starts in the humble surrounds of a meeting hall in Philadelphia, with the “Thirteen Colonies” declaring independence from the United Kingdom. And nearby, in Washington D.C., stands the Washington monument, a tribute to iconic father of the nation and city founder. It was completed almost a century after it was originally commissioned, the huge obelisk is testament to character of man it celebrates.
No geographical entity was more important to the spread of America westwards than the Mississippi River. President Jefferson sought to ensure passage through the purchase of the historic Port of New Orleans at the river’s mouth: He could never have dreamed the outcome, with the eventual “Louisiana Purchase” being described as the greatest land deal in history, almost doubling the size of the United States over night.
Andrew Jackson’s bold and controversial capture of the perfectly preserved Spanish Fort Barrancas at Pensacola culminated in the transfer of Spanish Florida to the US. Perhaps even more significantly, it resulted in the Spaniards ceding claims over “New Spain", emboldening American progress to the west and propelling Jackson toward the Presidency.
In the story of America’s conquest of west, no chapter burns more brightly in the American conscious than the battle of the Alamo, with Davy Crockett's legendary last stand confirming the small Spanish Mission’s place in history. It led ultimately to Texas joining the Unitrd States and after victory in the Spanish American War in 1848 the size of the country almost doubling as Mexico have up much of what is now the western United States.
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The land of extremes: endless possibilities from rags to riches success stories to abject poverty, injustice, discrimination and racism. From beacon of hope to darkness - The United States covers the entire spectrum. This episode of Empire builders goes back to the beginnings of this empire. Is it crumbling as all great empires do? Time will tell. From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley: America has shaped the world we live in, all the while shaping its own identity through the iconic buildings and structures that chart the nation’s history. Through bustling ports and strategic forts; cultural quirks and cathedrals of commerce, this episode of Empire Builders tells the incredible story of the United States through twelve key historic sites.

[@aurcristian4211]

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[@K050VA]

30:06 to fail to mention 2 crucial facts. They were hired mercenaries 200 of them not “strike breakers” as well there were 9 people killed in that standoff with the workers and the mercenaries.

[@leolizardo7100]

AZN u Ozzq. 😊

[@wojtekjakub1810]

Coming from a Polish Canadian. America is no doubt the one and only true land of real democracy. No one will make me think otherwise. God Bless America, its hard working people, its freedom its values, patriotism, its help of liberating Europe and other countries from wars. No other country has a Democracy like America. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@shazanali692]

Cool I watch this today

[@charlienelson1]

A COUTRY WHO STOLE PEOPLES LAND IS WHAT YOU ARE PROUD OF?

[@march11stoneytony]

America is the land of genocidal colonizers

[@banarkoy4264]

It's so amazing to think that this country started as a small colony and became the World's Superpower today.

[@alexandrabajic4451]

Saying that "how the United States came to rule the world" is very problematic when you consider how so many emerging countries have gained international power over the last 20 years but overall a good documentary. Thanks for sharing it.

[@mmjj7685]

What really amazes me about the US is the smooth transition of power was not broken from the very beginning, none of the American President become a Dictator. America came to be in a time where modern democracy is still very young. None of the American Presidents extended their term all of them step down after losing or after finishing the term. That's very admirable and very rare.

[@Nataliaaal]

Thank you for uploading this video! It was a hard work to create a comprehensive and dynamic video like this. I wish my history lessons were more like this, so involving and laconic

[@malcdaley5267]

So a country that started as a colony became a coloniser in 200 yrs. Good vid. Love history and all the good and bad with it

[@joeboyd8702]

Great upload. Thanks for sharing.

[@BoydXplorer]

Nice video. Interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bobbygreen9766]

USA’s geographic location, land mass and dominance in its region has allowed it to grow into the nation it’s become. Unlike European countries always at war with each other throughout the centuries, especially the devastation of WW1 & 2 has pretty much allowed them in to become the super power it is today. Now in a period of peace in Europe and the development in the Far East, you can see the gap is starting to close I think in the next century or so you’re going to see a new kid on the block in my opinion, it’s happened throughout history so no reason why it won’t happen again.

[@blueagle-di6is]

Im very proud to be an American. We are not perfect but we have it much better than other countries.😊

[@markkaganovsky5676]

Thanks!

[@that_bloke_kiri]

As a Kenyan watching this, i can truly appreciate the American endeavor, i see why the American spirit is such an infectious energy across the globe, your forefathers really put their backs into it.. Yes the American history is marred by genocides and horrific human right violations, but damn

[@markbrisec3972]

I love the Apple's new HQ, but a company of that profile and significance should have something spectacular built on the East coast. Some freaky looking skyscraper on the lower Manhattan.

[@defcon1africa676]

America is the greatest and most benign power in human history.

[@Afahs993]

Every super power came to excit thought its the greatest in human history, there's no greatest superpower in human history. The strongest in our modern time yes, but the sand of time will eventually win and this power will fall don't exaggerate it.

[@saturnrosslyn9185]

@@Afahs993 huh negative nerd 🤓

[@syedabbas5822]

America is the embodiment of evil on earth

[@missseveri3512]

One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence. 🌟 I was born in & i live in the UK but I'm also around 25% Italian with some Irish mixed in too. 😊

[@nathankimmett8803]

Which ancestor?

[@missseveri3512]

@@nathankimmett8803 Stephen Hopkins 😊 (in the portrait of The Signing of The Declaration of Independence he is the man stood up at the back with a big hat on)

[@nathankimmett8803]

@@missseveri3512 wow so cool!

[@richjamal8553]

@@missseveri3512 Wow so so cool!!

[@missseveri3512]

I also frequently have trembling hands as Hopkins did. ❤️ In my case it is linked to my autoimmune issues; Rheumatic & thyroid. The genetic predisposition runs deep it would seem! 😬😁

[@jekillhyde1253]

United States has always been the coolest kid in the block I am fascinated by the pioneers The loggers, the mine workers Back then people were physically and mentally stronger then people today

[@danielianson6153]

So this is a documentary about the European Americans not the real indigenous people of the Americas 🤔

[@vannexalpas142]

Revelation Chapter 13...

[@tuymedalle3226]

What said?

[@samwelmohochi8364]

The war ideology, brutality, treachery racism all coiled into 1. Infact the theory of the frontier inform contemporary US foreign policy.

[@JasRaymond1]

You should do a documentary about the Removal of American History.

[@neilnelson7603]

Americans are going to end up like the Britain, a lonely and miserable country that everyone hates but dont say it out loud.

[@fuzzley911]

Why

[@danielhola2410]

👍👍👍

[@ApinderSingh-oe1zz]

Dream lands hard to reach there

[@Darwinism_]

I really wish they didn’t block this video for most western territories. I have to use a VPN that isn’t USA, Brazil, Australia, ect. Which is strange and seems like censorship.

[@mr.moufid7061]

Bonjour

[@user-ih2uo5oz1s]

What about the history before the 1770s?

[@doyzedpaz1546]

I love USA

[@andyspandy5317]

A bit strange to hear British accents explaining how America became an empire 😀. But nevertheless a great series of documentary!

[@mr.moufid7061]

Allô

[@stevensonbowen3725]

How can you take independent from your self

[@user-le2qg6sy9l]

11:09

[@kidmohair8151]

retitle please...From Colony to Colonizer

[@tylerdevries8226]

You mean from nothing to civilization

[@malcdaley5267]

@@tylerdevries8226 u an say that about every European country towards the usa

[@dr.perfectsmile4175]

@@tylerdevries8226 I regret sooooo much I can’t add some photos I did 2 months ago in Hollywood of American”civilization”: homeless, trash and drug addicts on Walk of Fame, sorry Walk of 💩!

[@lucabrazzi8269]

What language is does America speak ?

[@tigeorge1277]

Has there been a country involved in so many wars since it's inception?

[@randyjaysalazar4462]

Russia, France, britain and germany. War is a hobby for them.

[@audiobookschannel3753]

lol 🤣

[@j1real506]

And here we are now don't even know "what is a woman?"

[@gordonfiala2336]

1:44. more like Anti Climatic in the most surreal sense. disappointing and shameful.

[@mouadbnsd]

What a joke

[@thomasjamesdyejr1814]

What ever it is, certainly not a joke...DEADLY serious.

[@mwroleplay7950]

I am a Modern Warships gaming channel

[@Jaapst]

Cool

[@unixrebel]

I like how the least racist, most multi-cultural country in the world somehow keeps getting the label of racist throughout time. totally insane.

[@Annoitedpastorlewiswalkin]

what least racist

[@pppmanly]

Multi-cultural doesn't mean not racist. Recent events in American politics prove that the U.S. is sadly still a very racist country.

[@syedabbas5822]

Well ask the native Americans who suffered