What They Aren't Telling You About The Declaration of Independence

This episode was previously published on July 5th, 2022:
What exactly does the Fourth of July mean today? And what does the Left forget about America’s founding?
Nick breaks down the entire Declaration of Independence point by point and explains why this document is so revolutionary.
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[@preacherpdx5519]

As a veteran that got sober in 2010, I have made it a point, that every Memorial Day I go to our local memorial and read aloud the Declaration of Independence. This is how I honor my fallen brothers. This is our Document of Liberty, never be dissuaded from this truth and be prepared to die for it

[@Ghost-pk5rl]

Thank you for your service and what you do. I think I might do that in my college town that has a huge VET clinic, and housing if they need it. God Bless you all and stay strong, I believe we're in the worst part before it gets better. We just have to hold on till November 5th. God Bless America and Trump and I hope this really sets up for a better future. FJB 🖕😂

[@robertiddon9270]

I am 69 years old here in the UK, That is the best history lesson I have had in many years, thank you all.😃😃

[@patriciarash8080]

I’m 71 years old and have learned so much from this podcast. I’ve copied the link and sent to my nieces and nephews who have children, and I hope they have their children watch this podcast. They won’t get this knowledge from our public school systems.

[@ronndapagan]

I am a retired teacher and love how this podcast/ video was able to break down the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. Students need to understand what this document means to our country. Also in reference to the Roman Empire, students need to see the parallel between what caused the Roman Empire to fall and what is happening in our country today. Our founding fathers would turn in their graves with the way things are going today. Thank you for all that you provide in the content you present.

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

The Bill of Rights and the Constitution were meant to be inseparable, which has been lost over time. The first thing that the new congress did was to make sure every citizen had access to the Bible, which was unheard of at the time, and England only allowed English bibles to be distributed to certain people.

[@savage22bolt32]

Too bad you're retired. The Country could use a teacher like you today. Sadly, the current union & board of ed probably would ostracize you for not being woke.

[@TehKarmalizer]

An empire that was once a republic, btw.

[@ajfoyt1163]

I would be willing to bet less than 1/4 of all those in Congress truly understand this document OR our Constitution, which should shock and disgust any tax paying citizen.

[@dougearnest7590]

I also wonder how well they understand the Constitution and the background behind its adoption which their oaths of office require them to support and defend. It certainly appears there are several of the first ten amendments they don't have a good handle on.

[@mayanboricua]

Oh, they understand it, alright. They actively subvert it. They are authoritarians, and are all initiates of the Lodge. "Those who had been initiated into the Mysteries were behind the governments of the past." 33°MM Manley P. Hall From "What the Ancient Wisdom Expects from its Disciples" "Beneath the broad tide of human history there flows the stealthy undercurrent of the secret societies, which frequently determine in the depths the changes that take place upon the surface." 32°MM Arthur Edward From "New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry"

[@fredziffel3443]

They know, they understand. They simply don't care because they believe they'll make enough money and attaboys that the One World Government "changes" won't affect them.

[@CarGuy2024]

Somehow I think that number is closer to 48%...most of them have a 'D' following their name.

[@Monkey_on_Call]

I disagree. I think they know exactly what they're doing to our nation, and they're expecting us to let them; the Big Cough of 2020 proved it to them.

[@kathymchenry2208]

Thanks guys. High school graduate from 1987. Learned more in your discussion today than in 12 years of public education. Happy Independence Day.

[@johnw5242]

Class of '87! Huraaaaah!

[@pierowmania2775]

Concurrence from the class of '88.

[@gadsdenflyer7353]

Same here, class of '89

[@jonathonwood4088]

2011.... #17 is all I knew. I'm ashamed

[@johnw5242]

@@jonathonwood4088 Why would you be ashamed of the school system's failure to teach the basics? People that are able to say, "I don't know" are a LOT less dangerous than those that assume they know all!

[@JTamilio]

This level of historical understanding should be the BASELINE for our middle schools! High school should go further into this in history classes.

[@charlesgates3211]

You guys are awesome! I am almost 50yrs old and never really learned much of this in school. The one comment I I loved was that this should be played in classrooms in high school. I say more like 5th grade and again in EVERY grade after. It is our duty as American citizens to be as informed as possible. And our duty as parents to pass along knowledge to our children. As soon as they can comprehend the things we have to teach them then it's time to start the lesson.

[@katherineschelp520]

The Constitution is supposed to be taught in federally funded schools the week of 17 September.

[@cameronsmith5048]

This video needs to be shown in every high school history class across the county.

[@JakeWitmer]

Or just assign and teach the Federalist and Anti-federalist papers...as should be done already.

[@glenberry2218]

Bring back Civics class!!!

[@user-zs4jn4yx3w]

A a prerequisite for CV all Congress & police training 😅

[@briane9759]

Amen

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Really this should be taught in all grades with civics and European History

[@kristawilde7697]

Publicly educated, homeschooling mom here and this is one of the most intelligent discussions on the web, and that I've ever heard, regarding the topic of our independence. The format of the discussion, differing viewpoints considered, and the depth of the content were all extremely helpful and beneficial to gaining a better understanding of an often abbreviated but monumental time in history and it's continuing impact. These types of discussions are absolutely highly desired to be able to share with family and our greater community. Thank you for taking the time to thoroughly but concisely cover and explain such a pivotal time in our history!

[@mariahminton854]

I agree wholeheartedly! I was publicly educated as well and either I didn't pay attention very well(which is very possible) when they talked about all this, or they didn't teach NEAR what I just learned watching this podcast. Maybe it's that my interest has grown as I've grown up, but I really don't think even half of this content was in our curriculum. My husband concurs(who was publicly educated in a completely different school and county) that maybe(and again, maybe it could be partially because of lack of attention in history class in this particular subject) they just don't teach these things in school. I remember taking notes during this subject and only a few things being given attention and tested on, and almost none of the content I just watched, was included. Or if it was included, it definitely wasn't thoroughly explained in the context it should've been. And because of that, you(figuratively obvi) have a blatant disrespect to the nation and antipatriotism that has become common and socially *expected*, because kids are being grossly uneducated, which then become adults ignorant to their own countries history and how the declaration of independence IS relevant today.

[@sydneykendall7125]

@@mariahminton854 Do you remember which book you were taught American History from? If it was Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States", which is claimed to be (I haven't read it yet, myself) non-objective and biased against the US, then you would come away with a negative impression - if it is indeed what I've heard it is. Zinn's book has been widely used in schools, so there's a good chance you came across it in school. I started kindergarten in 1959 and graduated in 1972, and we did learn what was in this video in our American history classes, starting in grade school. Just ordinary public school. But schooling has changed.

[@knockemoutjohnjustjohn2763]

Dear Krista You expressed my feelings perfectly. My wife and I have been married for almost 36 years. No kids yet but will keep trying. God bless you for actually trying to be a good mom. From Iowa...............John

[@alanabunch8881]

Children always were most intelligent than those publicly educated! This is why they had to have Public schools. They had to take your children and always make it sound like a good thing and make you think they are helping parents. Like, to take the burden off off parents for example. They always make it sound good when they have subtly take away the soul of the country inch by inch. Homeschooling has always produced more stable and intelligent children. (Only when they are God fearing and love their children knowing obligated to teach them the Truth. It was the parents that have already been there, and done that through their own experiences! Who could teach that? We are all individuals. We are never equal in that regard. They do not want intelligent individuals! They can't do the things they do when people are alert, and have experience that no one else could ever teach.

[@christopherrosenberger8082]

❤

[@doctorbobdc]

Thank you for rebroadcasting this episode. It is certainly relevant enough and important enough to broadcast again year after year.

[@ellerobert2520]

Thank you for teaching me about my own history of the USA. I'm 63 I love my country. Everyone speaking did it with so much love ❤❤❤❤, I will never forget the gift of your teachings I"m amazed at what our founding fathers, mother's children suffered for my life. What a beautiful sacrifice on my behalf. This should be mandatory for people to know before we're allowed the GIFT OF VOTING ❤ THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.❤

[@jennisonb37]

If I was approached as man-on-the-street and asked about the reason for the Declaration of Independence, I would have replied, "To free the colonies from the tyrannical rule of the British monarchy". That's a broad statement that I wouldn't have had a clue how to back up. I had no idea how much nuance and consideration went into the creation of the document. Thank you for this!

[@robertkreutzer9186]

What a wonderful discussion! I think, sir, that James Madison would not be unhappy that you are representing him today. I am a public school teacher of government - and an old one at that, and I spend about a week going through the Declaration with my students each year. You sound much like me - or I sound like you. I do spend a lot more time focusing on the particular line "it is their right - it is their duty - to..." in the second paragraph. Amazing stuff. Jefferson's brilliance filtered through the members of the 2nd Continental Congress's editing process. Thank you so much for your careful examination of the document and the wise input of your guests!

[@yourangelinfleshorsackclot1523]

so "school teacher" ... ya didn't realize there were no "political parties" till "voted in" to infect our elections till 1890 ... so this vid is 3 "people" talking out there azz ... I'd pull my child out of "your class" ...

[@stephenaustin142]

As an Australian I found this podcast absolutely fascinating , thank you all so much for explaining this in such a straight forward way👍

[@TheElectrician505]

At 1 hour and 13 minutes you guys hit the nail on the head. These past couple of generations have been taught to listen to the music because they like the artist and how the artist makes him feel instead of the meaning behind the music. That is how we get to where we are today.

[@dawnstonerock4253]

Yes

[@codylovelace2237]

Very true. Even country music is shit now. They have nothing real to talk about. Tom MacDonald, burden, Adam Calhoun, struggle Jennings are all pretty good.

[@thogevoll]

Correct, our founding documents must be understood by the text, history and meaning of the words at the time.

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

It's doesn't matter other than understanding what those people were thinking in that time, but they are still "rulers" by any other name. But I refuse to be ruled over or controlled, don't care if it's George Washington or Donald J Trump, none of them hold any claim over my life or property!! They can make any claims they like, but it will be war before I bow before anyone!!

[@JakeWitmer]

...nay. Or, "Yea, but not only." Their meaning is logical and timeless, and survives logically, in their modern context.

[@RB-wt6pg]

That sounds alot like Bruen.

[@garrettsasser4565]

As should every text, but we're now being taught in public schools, "tell me what you think they mean in your own words." What we think is totally irrelevant. What the author meant is everything.

[@garrettsasser4565]

@@freespirit5105 keep telling them

[@ryanulrich3269]

I would buy history books written by these three for my kids

[@toolman9081]

So get the Tuttle Twins books

[@meljordan220]

I think the Tuttle twins does the same thing. They are books written for children on this very topic.

[@charlespippins8353]

Tuttle Twins. Glen Beck's Real History.

[@carlosalastra226]

❤ same here

[@jjr6929]

Add in books written by Thomas Sowell

[@jjc6707]

Not in school, not home schooling but this content is excellent. Thank you . Please keep doing it.

[@carolwilk282]

Thank you for this episode. What you did in this podcast is so very important. We are a law enforcement and military family. I am 59 yrs old and I learned more about the Declaration of Independence and the history surrounding it from this podcast than I ever learned in school. I shared this with my adult children and encouraged them to share it with my grandchildren.

[@3gunshooter60]

This was an experience for me. I went to high school in the mid 70s and got a pretty good education on civics and American history but this was in greater detail than I have ever experienced about the history of our independence. Thank you all for caring enough to put this out there for people to hear and learn from.

[@rcslyman8929]

I mean, it was the same for me during the 80s and 90s, though I did have one social studies teacher that went into far greater detail on certain key points in our history. But that's one of the major problems, not only with public schools, but schools in general. There is only so much information that you can pack into a term, within the allotted time. "They don't teach [this/that/the other] because of their agenda" might be a valid argument in certain cases, but it also fails to recognize that trying to convey everything is nigh impossible. Of course, the other side of that coin is that they absolutely do boil down the DoI to a barely workable statement of "taxation without representation" because of an agenda being pushed, far beyond that of Department of Education. First, the idea that taxation is not only right, it's the duty of every citizen to be taxable. As long as you have representation in the legislative body levying that tax. Which leads to the second point, the idea of instilling absolute trust in representative government. As long as you have representation, well, no reason to revolt. You may not agree with what your government is doing, but you have representation. Trust.

[@MadHeadzOz]

​@@rcslyman8929nuance. A little bit of A and a little bit of B. Varying degrees of each in differing and variable situations/contexts etc. I enjoy listening to relative peers in their field discuss thier concepts. I find it a useful reference to help navigate my ignorance and hopefully remedy it a little. The problem is that most people end up trying to win a debate, rather than engage in conversation and maybe debate the merits. The differing concepts appear to become competitive rather than than complimentary.

[@bigz5262]

You didn’t get as good of a history lesson as you think you did. They were lying to you then just like they are now

[@timmylakey8134]

​@@MadHeadzOz❤

[@anonymousanonymous3045]

@@rcslyman8929 why would taxation be acceptable? That is involuntary servitude and theft. A maxim of law says no one can force involuntary servitude on another. I live on the Nation Missouri where the State Declaration of the Bill of Rights (those are there to tell the government what they cannot ever do) says we have the right to the enjoyment of the fruit of our labor making taxing of my paycheck unlawful and violating the public trust that I am a beneficiary of.

[@wendythompson1529]

Why isn't AOC not required to listen to this! She desperately needs this lesson....

[@gregthebaritone]

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. AOC apparently has a degree in economics yet doesn't understand the first concept. I think this would go over her head.

[@thomasmccall2455]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your breakdown of the facts. I feel like I've gone back to history class. As a proud Virginian, I learned our history starting back in the sixties. I feel even more proud of those who stood tall before us than I did before. Please keep helping us to learn more about what was never taught to us by our supposed educators. Being an Hopewellian I am damn proud of our history and pray immensely for the betterment of our country.

[@kskaggs-saiz398]

Ive never watched anything this long this long on KZbin.. I love our history and needed this . What a blessing. Praying God continues His work in yall get the message thru everyway possible. ❤

[@bryanvagenos5089]

It is awesome to hear the declaration read and explained by people that still love our country. My history teacher in high school was one. For the legislature of Virginia must be lucky to have Nick for he does it because he loves America. Good job. I live in Baltimore and still get tingles when I drive by Ft McHenry and see "the flag" USA

[@kai-stefanlanca1255]

This video not should, but rather has to be brought up every year again and again. It should be mandatory to be watched for everyone before engaging even in campaining, at least before taking up political office. Great work, keep on going!

[@KatMcLean-si3vs]

I'm almost 72 yes old and I can't remember any teaching about this except the taxation without representation issue. So thank you for enlarging my knowledge about this history!🙏❤️🙏

[@sherigraham3873]

This content is so great! This discussion needs to be passed around to fully understand the declaration of independence and help people articulate the reasons it was written and how it mirrors concerns we have today. THANKYOU ⭐

[@nw6198]

If sexual promiscuity and perversion deserves a whole month, surely understanding the foundation of the very nation in which we live deserves more than one day. The government school system is an utter failure. Not only would more content like this be beneficial for homeschooling, it would be beneficial to me as a grown man who grew up in public education and is in the lengthy process of re-educating myself, lol.

[@lisaahles9596]

A whole month of educating the public on the reasons of the American Revolution & writing of the Declaration of Independence is a fantastic idea!

[@kevinmiller8265]

The public school is for programming and seems to have done and continues to do well . Educating is not really something that happens for everyone when it comes to understanding our own language.. How that effects the understanding of the constitution and bill of rights causes confusion I'm sure . I don't think the public school system did more than want me to memorize when it was written, more than what it even meant or was . We pledged allegiance to a flag . I asked why , I don't remember getting a answer to that or the many other things I had questions about . I all I recall is a sore butt and not much else . I'm surprised I can read . I can not text in this box or write a letter that anybody will understand . So I'm dumb I did not graduate . I'm not very educated . I'm sure back in the past I can not change when the constitution was written and the bill of rights many humans edacation was probably not very equal and the ones who wrote it knew that and did their best to keep it simple and to the point and stand the test of time .. And definitely worth defending . The government reminds me now of a abusive narcissistic relationship that is so hard to escape from , because we need it . We don't need it to abusing us , we don't need it telling us we are the problem . We don't need it to tell us it knows best . I'm not the governments bitch . Sorry I'm tired . Everything in every little corner of my reality is more of what I can not do . I'm a idiot .

[@byronlaw6724]

Freedom and liberty month - a month dedicated to the sharing and discussion of founding documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as the history and influences leading up to them. I could get behind that. I think July would be a good month, although another month when kids are in school might be better.

[@lynneliggett2769]

​@kevinmiller8265 you are not an idiot. Just because you did not graduate high school does not mean you're dumb. I know

[@lynneliggett2769]

​@kevinmiller8265 you are not an idiot. Just because you did not graduate high school does not mean you're dumb. I know

[@johnfranks2232]

Thank you this, Delegate Freitas! When I taught English III, I made sure that my 11th graders read the Declaration so they could see the list of grievances that Jefferson and Livingston included.

[@tootiefmb]

I am no one of importance, as in politician, or teacher, but I am an American to the bone. I can say that I was never taught all the intricacies of the Declaration of Independence. I have been so disappointed in our politicians for quite a few years. I so appreciate Nick Freitas and his blogs. I have yet to hear anything come from him that I could say I really disagreed with. I strongly believe in the United States and everything it was and should be founded on. Thank you Mr. Freitas for helping us to delve deeper into what our country was founded on.

[@ja3403]

This was great. I will be listening to this again with my 5th grader for part of our history this year. Thank you for taking the time to break it down piece by piece.

[@cptcaveman9183]

Most of my life I lived in Newport News VA and It was difficult to fathom that the revolution ended just a stones throw away in Yorktown. As a kid, it was humbling to be that close to history but as an adult it was infuriating. Despite the war ending in Yorktown, there were those in the VA government who wanted to implement the same policies that we fought against.

[@everydazetuesday]

that was excellent. I'm not American, but you've inspired me to go read my country's documents of confederation.... and others. Apparently school systems all over the world are a little scarce on good history lessons.

[@user-vs1zf8uw9o]

Well, there are commie narratives to push, so...

[@justinlong675]

A great book about this subject is called lies my teacher taught me

[@lisakurak3733]

"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." - Benjamin Franklin

[@davidnewton580]

Fantastic job, Nick. This was the most thorough and enlightened discussion of the Declaration that I have ever seen. This video not only needs to be viewed by every high school, it needs to be viewed by every citizen. I would love to see the same kind of in depth discussion of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution itself.

[@AeroEng42]

Love this video and discussion! Saving this one to show my girls when they get older. I loved the discussion about the most popular lines early on ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...") and bringing up John Locke. I have been talking about this a lot since 2020 with friends who bought into the argument that the American founding was poisoned by the original sin of slavery and that that line was a contradiction and invalidates the Declaration. I learned in my public high school 20 years ago that the reason Jefferson changed Locke's property to pursuit of happiness was explicitly so that pro-slavery states and politicians could not use his Declaration as a means to perpetuate slavery since slaves were considered property back then. So not only was "all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain, unalienable rights" a poison pill for slavery that would take time to seep into the public consciousness, but it was also specifically crafted to prevent it from being used to slow the poison's effect once the abolition movement started to gather steam. I am always astounded by the forethought our Founding Fathers had when crafting our form of government and the founding documents.

[@donnahalsted7718]

Well said. Brilliant minds, unlike the pea brains today who selfishly seek to dismantle it!

[@OldGayGamer]

Nick, you are my FAVORITE American. If more of us were like you, our country would be so much stronger.

[@twylastlouis]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the Declaration of Independence. I'm Canadian so I've never studied it. I'm so grateful to gain this knowledge

[@ginnystwin4]

I’m so glad I found this. Next summer my choir is touring in Boston and we’re bringing the whole family, so (obviously!), much of our homeschool trajectory is a deep dive into American history and this podcast will certainly help. We’ll listen to this more than once!

[@katlivingood2501]

As a lover of history, this was an unqualified pleasure, even if I'm far too elderly to think about homeschooling. As usual, Nick, you are the best content on the internet. God Bless and God Save Our Nation!

[@JessPeters-qg1bn]

You could look to Hillsdale College for free online courses on US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and much more. FREE. I have completed many of them. I'm 76, the courses are well presented, by great professors, work at your own pace.

[@fredcarlson5775]

Nick this was a great discussion and I learned new things, I'm 72 I love history and my nephew homeschools his boys because schools only teach what they want to teach for example WW2 they spent 1 hour teaching Vietnam they spent 6 hours I had taken my granddaughter to the Nimitz Museum in Texas and over and over she told us that she had never been taught about what had gone on in the Pacific war teachers need to teach not indoctrinate them to one point of view. Thank you for having this opportunity for discussion!

[@annemariem5084]

I'm 75 and also learned new things!

[@aintchorrollmodel182]

If I could give this two or many more thumbs up I would. Every Jr. high and high school student should be required to watch this. Several times then be required to discuss/study it for a month.

[@Personanongrata411]

@Nickjfreitas you are my representative here in VA , I voted for you since day one. I was unaware you had a podcast until I saw you on the Shawn Ryan Show , started following you and listening this evening , I really enjoyed the discussion as I’m a fellow historian and freedom fighter. You’re doing amazing work , please don’t stop. I know it’s hard for you to imagine but I truly believe that you are the most significant representative that the House of Delegates has had in your seat since Madison himself, it’s appropriate that you represent his district. I would love to meet you in person. I believe that I have some useful insight in regard to the current mental health crises of our country as I am a Board Certified Registered Nurse in Psychiatry here in Spotsylvania. Once again thank you for your service to our country both in your capacity as a Green Beret and a Representative 💯💪🏻🇺🇸

[@SR71GIRL]

I love what you are doing to educate us all. Thank you, Nick. May God bless you & your family. 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸 May God bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@celesteallred4683]

Wow Nick, being homeschooled I grew up knowing most of this stuff but the way you guys linked it together, brought it to life on a whole new level. Amazing presentation!

[@katiegreen9539]

I'm a homeschooling parent and would love more content like this!

[@susanlacey6846]

As a homeschooling Nana, I so appreciate your hard work in explaining this in such depth! Thank you!

[@meganboesch7078]

This was fantastic. We homeschool and I just read through the Declaration with my boys recently. We talked about the different sections, the grievances and the "therefore"; did a little bit of grammarical parsing to find where a new section started and yet, I still watched the entire episode of this like it was a Netflix special 😁 It was great listening to it from people with such a love for our country. Yes, PLEASE more like this!

[@christophercastaneda917]

Awesome work! My daughter is 6 and we read and will continue to read the Declaration every year. When she’s older, I’ll include this as it really did provide some context I didn’t have before. Appreciate you Nick and team and wish you a Happy Independence Day!

[@TurdFerguson43]

Have her read the federalist and anti-federalist papers too. There’s some books by “Library of America” that are some really thick primary sources that have a lot of the actual articles and letters and stuff from that day that give a lot more of that context behind those documents and the revolutionary war too.

[@danmorgan3108]

Many years ago I came across the book "The Five Thousand Year Leap" and was instantly hooked on the history of our country. And am deeply disturbed by how much of our history is hidden from our nation's schoolchildren. It's gratifying to see presentations such as this. Thank you.

[@Timonator3]

Skousen's "Making of America: The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution" is a very detailed explanation of the Founding period.

[@robdavidson4945]

Yes, I've read this book many years ago now. I'm thinking it has been misplaced and should find one to replace it. A very good book on the personalities and times of the founders.

[@michaelparsons5352]

Great podcast. Excellent, clear and informative. Loved tge line about " if you're looking for a Savior , go to church not the government "

[@hendrixsun9372]

Gold pure Gold!! This has been our history lesson this week. I homeschool too.

[@storytime7408]

This is a great lesson. I'm Canadian, and in highschool (graduated 93) I took American History as my G12 elective. And we spent 3 months on the American Revolution, and it was impressed on me then just how revolutionary in thought this document was a tthe time. I have understood from that course that it was about representation, not taxation. What surprises me about your video is that the conversation around your own history isn't as comprehensive as what I learned in a foreign country. Keep doing your great work

[@scottfunkhouser7491]

Yep, was not about the amount of taxation at all. Colonist's gladly spent more on for untaxed tea. Was about not having any say in there own affairs ie defense economy etcetera. Why British commoners had little sympathy for colonists. Who they saw as being greedy. Most common Brite had little prospect of becoming land holders, business owners, which colonists appeared to take for granted.

[@mclt8883]

Your comparing 1 hour to 3 months of class. Canadians...............

[@storytime7408]

@@mclt8883 This video they claim that US students are taught the revolution happened over taxation and representation is a almost a footnote. So I was comparing my classroom experience in Canada to the reproted classroom experience in the US. And how my classroom experience more closely matched this 1 hr video.

[@WarriorGnome]

Sad you spent more time than kids here in the US

[@Chris-xj5me]

That doesn't surprise me .Canada has less reason to misinform about u.s.

[@christalmiller2825]

Probably due to my family's military background, I was raised knowing many of these things. The rest I gained when I taught a literature sequence on the book "Guns for General Washington" for my 5th grade class. These things are not only good to know, but to understand. Thank you!

[@briankinsey3339]

I'm not sure I've ever heard a better discussion of the Declaration. Haven't seen your channel before, but this was wonderful! Thanks for what you're doing, and keep up the good work.

[@Downtime-33]

As a product of public school education, we spent 8 of 12 years of school learning pretty much only about slavery. I only really started learning this stuff on my own a couple of years ago, and that was the first time I had seen more than a 10,000ft quick view of the founding. I now have discussions with my nephews every week about the things they are learning and I would love to see more dedicated content to specific documents and moments in American history. It would help a lot at teaching me what I need to seek out.

[@archmdc370]

This is fascinating. I can definitely tell you that I didn't get this version of American Colonial history when I was in junior high and high school.

[@gailntag]

I studied this over 50 years ago and have forgotten what the actual history is. Sad. Thank you for reminding me.

[@Rodbuilder109]

I loved this episode. I did not remember all of it. This helped me realize how and why they did what they did. Thank you for that.

[@earldennis8100]

Nick, the 3 of you presented this in every way possible for the very reason we present to the world nearly 250 years now.

[@ericdeyoung543]

This had been the most informative and important podcast I've seen and heard in a very long time. I think this simple video should go viral and be studied in public school American history classes.

[@Celtic-2A]

We as Americans we need more true history concerning our founding and foundation as a nation... keep up the great work.

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

I agree, but what people really need to learn from all of this is, "they" NEVER stopped ruling over us as a people, they just changed the face of it all, and convinced slaves they were free!! Nothing like being free range cattle!

[@dylc3373]

This is absolutely fascinating, eye opeing, and needs to be shared. Not just the educational session of the declaration of inpendence itself, but the thought provoking section at the end. I'll be sharing this where i can

[@tysonwallace576]

This has to be one of the most important podcast videos! such an important topic that needs to be heard at least once a year by all. this should be shown to high school students each year, and discussed. this is what makes our country so great, they need to know that our system is upside down from all others, WE THE PEOPLE are at the top, not the government. Thank you all for doing such a great job explaining, and asking wonderful questions. Thank you thank you!!!

[@mabirk]

EXCELLENT!!! Thanks for a reminder for all Americans, and non-Americans.

[@sbryant1058]

Hillsdale gives free college classes anyone who wants to take it online on their cell phone they go over the whole Constitution and all the Amendments that go along with it

[@SBSATS]

Thanks, guys, for your time in making this video. I reposted it to my Facebook in the hopes that those on BOTH sides of the fence who never knew the "who, what, when, where, and most importantly the WHY would actually take the time to watch and learn about something so important to us all. And yet has been abbreviated so drastically in our education systems and misunderstood by so many of our people. The simple fact that there are so many today with closed minds that have been either uninformed or misinformed about the Declaration and the philosophy that it represents may be the key to complete, intelligent, and meaningful communication between us all and forever resolve some of the issues that keep us in turmoil. God bless you all.

[@dianadoyle7085]

Thank You So Much….I graduated in 78’ and didn’t know 1/2 this much of history! I always like listening to your content, especially your IG ( love your sarcasm 😁👍🏻) . You’re a wealth of Knowledge and it’s appreciated 🤗

[@debraford883]

Really enjoyed this. I retired from the Army at the rank of SFC and worked in the medical profession for 22 years. I am 70 years old and have always been grateful that I was born in the USA. I know this because I have traveled to other countries.

[@lindaweges8624]

God bless America!

[@sallycripe2697]

I'm a 63 yr old widow, been a conservative republican my whole life, and LOVE listening to the history. I've been interested in history since college (that I paid for without any loans or help from my parents!) and have read many of the books out there on the founding documents, including the Federalist & anti-federalist papers. I have sent info on this link to a Pastor that home schools his 2 boys and my friend that has her 3 granddaughters most of the time. This is wonderful - and much more in depth than they teach in an AP history class now, I'm sure!

[@crfogal67]

I'm generically related to James Madison and 3 of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War and I deserve no honor or recognition for that but on behalf of my ancestors and my descendants, I appreciate your attention to this and how well it was dome. Glory to God and may you all be blessed!🥁🇺🇲

[@ponderin]

I've listened and restarted this so many times. Packed full if information. Thank you

[@jordantaylor1988]

Understanding the different ideas born out of the Enlightenment Era is critical to understanding our own revolution. The thinkers of the Scottish and English branches of the Enlightenment are largely responsible for what will come in 1776. The thinkers on the European continent exposed much more of the darker side of the same movement, leading to the significantly more extreme nature of France's revolutionary period.

[@JakeWitmer]

Accurate...but it was also due to "old money" (government protected money) closing out access to markets...reducing the poor to a feeling of abject hopelessness

[@christinadecker6328]

Great episode! Thank you all so much for this marvelous discussion. I grateful appreciate the different view points and the added context of the times that is often forgotten in a school history textbook. ❤

[@diz354]

This discussion was very informative and refreshing to hear! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dangordon8748]

This was fantastic. This will not only help me with discussions with my kids, but also enlightened me as well. Keep up the great work!

[@rebecca120xmany]

Thank you so much for this rich presentation! We were taught more of this when I was in school than my own kids were, and kids now are taught pitifully less than my kids were taught. Yet even my generation (graduated from high school in 1971) didn’t really learn all of this stuff well, or maybe I wasn’t paying attention - always a possibility…I wish everyone would listen to this!

[@katt8391]

Me too.... graduated 🎓 1971 also Oklahoma 🇺🇲

[@SoloRenegade]

a lot of these grievances apply today.

[@nataliejanvrin5964]

Absolutely time we take back our power now

[@LeannaTheCudaChick]

Listening again today on April 19 -- 249 years since "the shot heard around the world" was fired -- and inviting almost 5000 Facebook friends to do the same. I hope they take me up on it and enjoy it with their families. Thanks for not letting us forget how we got here. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@user-kx6jo7yw8v]

Yes sir, an episode worthy of replay every year. More relevant in 2023 than 2022. Found this so very informative, thank you

[@gailntag]

Great episode. Never too old to learn/relearn the real history. Thank you.

[@nancyrampp4431]

Very infornative. Helpful for senior citizens who are frustrated when their peer groups just don't want to be informed.

[@mikeoconner557]

It is so great to see someone recognize the ‘Charter of American Principle’ as the first founding, thus foundational document. Superior… IN PRINCIPLE, to the Charter of Law, OKA: The Constitution. The DOI defines WHO WE ARE… while the Constitution merely laying the government structure, that govt’s limitations in terms of power and scope and the laws by which we are to be governed. Whats more… NO ONE had ever taken a day to burn a dog and drink some beer in celebration of the Constitution… while every 4th of July since 1776 had been a day which Americans set aside to celebrate the day and manner by which the people of the united states, parted company with our former government and WHY, despite such not being declared a federal holiday until 1870. I love this conversation. Thank you

[@Allazander]

This video should be required watching in high school civics classes. Great job people. On the ending of the Declaration of Independence, hearing Nick read it gave me a sense of pride in this nation and it's founding principles, I always get chills (maybe not the precise word but close) hearing or reading it. Rosa Parks is one of my heroes too. Her courage and willingness to put her freedom on the line to stand against injustice has earned her my eternal respect and admiration.

[@SuperQueen7707]

What a masterpiece of explaining historical contexts. So many points are connected that it provides a deep understanding of the reasons behind the events. Thank you for this impressive work! And by the way, I now recognize some current parallels.... only that certain actors today are representing what they wanted to improve back then...

[@ghowell13]

Have recently come across this channel. I would love to see/ hear a continuation/ comoletion of this. The whole of the Declaration and the Bill of Rights gone through in this manner from you, and the rest of the group. Thanks SO much for this! Now, its time for my 11.5 year old daughter and my wife to sit with me, and warch this!

[@umarae27]

Thank you, that was enlightening!! Yes, more like this please

[@joehazard5892]

I enjoyed this very much. I am embarrassed to realize I have been so ignorant on this topic. It motivates me to learn more. Thank you!

[@GmanGSW]

Nick, et al, great show about why we celebrate Independence Day. I was lucky enough to have had some great, knowledgeable friends, teachers and professors, as well as the want to have learned the "truth" as to why we celebrate Independence day, years ago. This was a great remembrance and I need to re-read the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers, again. Keep up the great work!

[@kristenmcmunn8342]

Hi Nick! To be honest, I was never a big history buff as a public school student. It was all just dates and wars to memorize. But I'm now homeschooling my own and I think it's time to start digging into it! I loved watching this and learning true American history better myself. It was explained and discussed so well and addressed many opposing questions! I'd love to see more of these videos! Also- would you/ your wife share the name of some reputable American and World history resources that you use for homeschooling? Encyclopedia books, kid level living books, anything like that? I cannot seem to find reference books (not curriculum) that support a biblical, non-woke worldview. Thanks, and we love your channel!

[@johnthesavage381]

Hate to do this because I'm not religious and not a fan of him but Rush Limbaugh put out a series of books for kids specifically what you want. I've never read them but it's certainly worth checking out. Who knows might be a hidden gem.

[@donnahalsted7718]

@@johnthesavage381 One history teacher I had the fortune to learn from found period letters and diaries that made history very personal through the eyes of those who lived it. So very intrenched in the time, the hardships, joys, emotions - just fascinating. Internet wasn't around when she found these writings but they are probably available somewhere in e-space. Just a thought to enhance your curriculum.

[@gloriaheitzman6035]

Depending on your children's ages, the Turtle Twins books might be something to look into

[@The_Sound_of_Steel]

Home schooling family here. This was amazing first time i got to sit there and go threw each part of the Declaration. 2 MAJOR THINGS 1- Adults need a 1.5-2 hoir long podcast talking about the WHYS behind everything in both Revaluation & Civil Wars. 2- A series of short videos would be an amazing tool for us home schoolers. Learning history but more importantly they WHYS that lead up to events. Depending on age attention span can be a bit short but say 3-5min, age appropriate videos for say kids under 13. 10-20 min age appropriate videos for kids 13+ (general ballpark) Plus you get the added benefit of in 20-30 years those kids will be running for office. Question is how can you justify not doing it 😂 Seriously i love this idea if your Serous about giving it a go, i write as a hobby and would love to help where i could for i do think the kid videos would need to be scripted somewhat. Far as an adult 2 hour thing goes, yall nailed it. Do this every time

[@bettypowell1432]

Wonderful examination of the Constitution. Thank you.

[@johnhottinger2798]

Thank you. My father taught me about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, not so much the public school system. He also instilled in me the desire to read and learn for myself. To search out things in history and study them from contemporary sources ; documents, newspaper articles, letters, diaries and such. To quote what Solomon stated in Ecclesiastes, "he who increases knowledge increases suffering". So many today do not care to hear historical evidence. Their preconceived ideas are their facts. Totally frustrating !

[@johnperchman161]

Sounds a little bit while biden's trying to do right now

[@bandit848]

@51:23 "We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament." - Patrick Henry

[@bitsandspurz048]

Outstanding, thorough & enlightening for many people who stumble over the language in the document.

[@juliecain6397]

THANK YOU FOR AUGMENTING MY KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CONSTITUTION!

[@walkingcontradiction223]

Happy Independence Day everyone. Thanks again.

[@THEVCDL]

Thank you for posting this...and reposting! It can't be stated enough. I sincerely hope that people will share this widely.

[@198ocheekymonkeygirl]

Dont ever stop what youre soing Nick! Tha k you for your efforts and your tenacity.

[@bristlewoodworks1403]

God Bless you all for explaining our Great Constitution! I taught Social Studies to 8th graders for 15 years but our state only allowed 1 week to teach our Constitution. Year after year I would get “in trouble” for spending more time on it so the students understood why the United States Constitution is so different from every other country around the world. I wish I had this podcast when I taught! Hopefully teachers from the 6th - 12th grades will use this as a teaching tool! 🇺🇸