When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2

In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland, and even a bit about the spooky lost colony at Roanoke Island. What were the English doing in America, anyway? Lots of stuff. In Virginia, the colonists were largely there to make money. In Maryland, the idea was to create a colony for Catholics who wanted to be serfs of the Lords Baltimore. In Massachusetts, the Pilgrims and Puritans came to America to find a place where they could freely persecute those who didn't share their beliefs. But there was a healthy profit motive in Massachusetts as well. Profits were thin at first, and so were the colonists. Trouble growing food and trouble with the Natives kept the early colonies from success. Before long though, the colonists started cultivating tobacco, which was a win for everyone involved if you ignore the lung cancer angle. So kick back, light up a smoke, and learn how America became profitable. DON'T SMOKE, THOUGH! THAT WAS A JOKE!
Hey teachers and students - Check out CommonLit's free collection of reading passages and curriculum resources to learn more about the events of this episode. Modern Native Americans have varied perspectives on Thanksgiving and the start of European colonization in America. Chuck Larsen's Plymouth Thanksgiving Story reveals a new native and anthropological take on the famous first Thanksgiving meal: www.commonlit.org/texts/the-p...
Chapters:
Introduction 00:00
Jamestown, Virginia: The First Successful English Colony 0:43
The Headright System, Indentured Servants, and Slavery in Jamestown 2:20
Tobacco Plantations in the Virginia Colony 3:10
Class Structure in the Virginia Colony 3:54
The Maryland Colony 4:38
The Massachusetts Bay Colony 5:07
Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the First Thanksgiving 5:27
Governance in the Massachusetts Bay Colony 7:25
Mystery Document 8:01
"City on a Hill" 9:20
Equality and Representation in the Massachusetts Bay Colony 9:50
Credits 11:53
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AP students flock to crash course as they panic in the realization that the exam is soon and they haven't studied enough: a novel.

[@DJSA03Gaming]

So true XD

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Lmao nah, this is just my hw

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GhostOfBlue hahahahahahah :)[ smiles ] ( because it’s so true )

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GhostOfBlue I have to study 22 chapters each of which is 25+ pages and I have other classes. This is easier

[@lunarx1838]

So true

[@TheFireflyGrave]

'They would rather starve than farm.' I have some friends about whom is often feels like they'd rather starve than microwave a hot pocket.

[@haye7475]

(hot pocket: totally worth it!)

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Lol is this a reference to hanks bio vid

[@haye7475]

unintentionally yes, but just really like hot pockets

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I know can't fry an egg?

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TheFireflyGrave me

[@chaeunhan3166]

I just realized this is the guy who wrote paper town and the fault in our stars..... I did not realize this was the same John Green I thought it was a different one.. wow mindblown

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***** i havent read the books but according to people (mostly girls) it is really good

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The Fault in Our Stars is pretty good, wish it was longer.

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[@WilsonCook3]

Hi John, did you know your Crash Course videos are official high school curriculum now? My son is a high school student in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston, and even though it's Saturday night, he's diligently watching your videos and taking notes as instructed by his teacher. (Truth be told, he's always loved Crash Courses and introduced me to them a year ago.) Thanks for making education fun and, most importantly, concise!

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I believe this is an actual dad simply because he started a KZbin comment with Hi John. (Not that there's anything wrong with that)

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C'mon dude, it was 2 years ago, probably his son already live alone, lmao. leave it.

[@ct8377]

Pretty sad how teachers can't even do their jobs

[@Firefox9788]

@Sun Shine ... what?

[@Phobos_Anomaly]

@@ct8377 ...So the teacher assigning homework in the form of taking notes on supplemental material constitutes "not doing their jobs"? That's...an idiotic thing to say.

[@Robert-qq9em]

I love how mean John is to himself. Really makes me feel warm inside, and that kind of concerns me.

[@kazooboi8001]

I swear, more than 50% of the comments here are about some AP Test but I don't even live in the US and I am just watching this for fun!

[@antoniolorenzana8839]

+

It's kind of hard to concentrate on the fun of history when you have such an important test as the AP history one :)

[@kazooboi8001]

That Piñata Girl well I have a history test tmr on WWII in Europe and Asia and the Cold War so I understand how you must have felt

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do you want a sticker?

Patrick Elliott all I can give you in exchange is a cucumber

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This was posted 10 years ago but looks better than every video you see now a day

[@ThePaintballgun]

We celebrate thanksgiving in October because if we waited until November there would be a foot of snow... -Canada

[@sparklight0964]

But that's like not celebrating Christmas in December cause there's like 5 feet of snow

[@redpushpop99]

That is different though because Christmas is a religious holiday that has to be celebrated that day, Thanksgiving has a fluid date so it can be celebrated any month or day you want.

[@ThePaintballgun]

Thanksgiving is based on the harvest of the crops. It occurs in the autumn because that is when you have had a whole year of (hopefully) successful harvest. If you waited until november in Canada to harvest your crops, they would be dead. Autumn is the harvest season, ours is shorter and occurs earlier thanks to our latitude with respect to most of the U.S. Therefore it makes sense to have it earlier.

[@magdalenakoudelkova4880]

Aaron Smith yea, but Jesus was actually born in summer Haha

[@lm8772]

+Don't Even Bother We have the same problem in Minnesota, and we celebrate Thanksgiving in November.

[@goopypuff]

I am still confused as to how these guys make learning history entertaining but I guess I'm not complaining.

[@UnknownXV]

I'm more confused as to how my History Teacher made it boring. This is all fairly fascinating and eventful stuff.

[@CandaceOffman]

UnknownXV Story of my life

[@QDibieYT]

That must just be your history teachers that make it boring because mine are the best

[@ella1170]

"And nothing sells like drugs!" GOD, I nearly died laughing. This series makes history so entertaining I love it!

[@duffeemaddox6557]

Mr. Green, I work at the Jamestown Settlement museum in Williamsburg Va and if you ever find your self in my neck of the woods it would be an honor to give you and your guests or family a private tour of the museum. Thank you for all the work you do.

[@MegaMentholMan]

FINALLY! Someone who mentions "America's" founding was by indigenous people. Every single step of the way, indigenous people have been there to help, "America." And still to this day!

[@domenik8339]

Right . . . . thanks for the help on the mayflower compact and the help in the creation of constitution and declaration of independence. Thanks for the help in the Jamestown Massacre, Pequot War, Anglo-Powhatan Wars, King Philip's War, and King William's War. So much help I can't even deal with it.

[@MegaMentholMan]

Your attempt to refute Native American influence in the founding of this country is nothing less than complete ignorance and whole hearted racism.

[@domenik8339]

MegaMentholMan HA!!! You just made my day. I gave you 5 different wars where Native Americans slaughtered colonists across 24 years and the best you can say to defend yourself is "you're racist." What a thought provoking and intelligent defense. You know, just because you don't like the fact that native americans slaughtered thousands of colonists across 5 different wars doesn't make me racist.

[@MegaMentholMan]

You conveniently cherry pick historical events without learning why and how they happened. You also take your information from biased sources. So, yes. You are racist to use such information to paint an entire race of people by only 5 acts over many years.

[@domenik8339]

MegaMentholMan It was FIVE wars over 25 years!!! Five!!! All started by the native americans! There's no cherry picking to be done, those wars and the tobacco industry growing are the only part of american history in that time. They happened because evertime the americans sent a peace treaty the native americans attacked them AGAIN.

[@95LittleRed]

"Nothing sells like drugs." Sounds like Walter White.

[@95LittleRed]

Heisenburg....

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We cook NOW JESSIE!

[@FakeWonder]

I feel bad for the people who can't catch on to John's obvious sarcasm

[@elvisdavis5128]

I like how he broke it down in depth about thanksgiving and the real history behind it

[@MrDts1907]

I'm not here for APUSH I'm not even in America I just watch this because I want to learn about history.

[@zairaguevara8360]

same

[@superspy7896]

To be completely honest, I've always hated learning about History, but this is the first time that I've watched a history video, and liked it. Crash Course is awesome to learn about history because it makes history fun and exciting. I love it!

[@annoyingkid48]

So glad I can watch this instead of reading my APUSH textbook. It's practically the same thing.

[@muxn8474]

Yeah. After listening (including all the silly jokes) reading doesn't suck so much.

[@merimaya8586]

yeah ! me too this is so much fun thn reading handouts of civilisation module hhhh

[@laneychambers99]

Omg, why have I never seen this channel before? I can't stop watching. (Yes, I'm a history nerd).

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Anyone back to these amazing playlists for exam prep? Also anyone doing GED?

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APUSH Marathon!

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Yep you right tho!

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Ciggy Harris No u

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Ciggy Harris Maybe it's because it's 5 in the morning and I'm really tired, but your comment made me laugh pretty hard.

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Ap test on Friday and I'm here cramming for the next five days

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"CROATOAN", supernatural fandom shakes

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"CROATOAN" - some noob trying to spell croatia i know this was way before croatia :)

[@legionlite8650]

In Canada we don't celebrate thanksgiving in October because that's when we think it happened we celebrate it then because we harvest crops earlier because of our somewhat colder winters and we would rather have fresh vegetables in October then not so fresh in the middle of November.

[@felixspataro5778]

these videos are cool but I wish the lectures weren't so sped through. Hard for some of us to take notes and keep up.

[@lifewithnancia1809]

I watching all this us history video because I have an MYA exam on Friday 😗

[@jarodshulista]

I would love a Native American course. I took one in college and it was amazing. I think that John would have an awesome time with it

[@nataliethompson5620]

"Just because they had a democracy system doesn't mean they believed in equality or anything, because no." love simplicity! Studying for my APUSH test!

[@bardknight]

I just started teaching History and your videos have been a godsend! Not only are they informational, they are super fun to watch.

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My ancestors were from Virginia but they left the US after the revolutionary war and settled in Canada as United Empire loyalists.

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TRAITOR BE GONE!!!! Just kidding

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Thank God I found this. Read my history chapter about 3 times before and NOW it makes sense. I will keep viewing these until I am done with the class which is online. You have summarized the chapter point by point successfully. You may take all history professors out of the job.

[@BookieFlorina98]

Have you guys made a math channel yet? It would be nice if someone would make math fun instead of monotoned.

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I was looking for math on crash course yesterday. It would be a relief to have them simplify and make math interesting

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Ikr

[@jordanclay7038]

Have you tried Kahn Academy? I don't know if you would like it but their videos have helped me a lot with maths.

[@BookieFlorina98]

Lara Dorne I have but I can't focus with them. I can actually focus when it's enjoyable to learn.

[@jordanclay7038]

I understand if its hard to focus with Kahn:)

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Love Crash Course! Keep it coming guys! You are such a beacon for this upcoming generation, and a great resource for older inquisitors! Every episode is gold!

[@prestonsingersoll]

I remember watching these videos in high school as homework. Now here I am. In college. Still watching these videos as homework.

[@Prizzlesticks]

...Is that a centaur playing golf on your shirt?

[@lightdaggar4528]

It's a polo shirt...

[@Prizzlesticks]

Light Daggar Well, I don't wear many polo shirts, but I know not all of them have a centaur playing golf as the designer's logo.

[@GameCubedLP]

Pearl Carol en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polo

[@lightdaggar4528]

+Pearl Carol It's a specific brand, and it's a guy riding a hourse playing Polo, hence the name Polo shirt. I wouldn't expect you to know exactly what it is, unless you shop in the men's department

[@garDre]

It's the Ralph Lauren logo.

[@quiescentLunacy]

Using Crash Course to study for History and Chemistry midterms. You and Hank are a godsend.

[@georgie3384]

Seriously, these videos have got me through every history exam I've done in life, just keep returning back to them. Thanks so much!! :)

[@oOClaaOo]

Hey John, I'm thrilled ! Thank you so much for the U.S history videos. I am a teacher and always try to make my lessons as interesting and exiting as possible - the kids love watching short clips while talking about boring history. Keep on the good work !

[@CB-kl5ew]

Squonto walked into camp and asked in perfect english.. "Do you have any beer?"

[@eatmypants32]

yeah exactly, I'm taking AP US History and these videos are so helpful! I got a 5 on my AP Euro exam with the help of John Green and his crashcourse crew!

[@bobdull6699]

Studying for the AP test!! Yayy! This is really helpful because it refreshes history and brings all of the stuff I learned 9 months ago to the forefront of my mind. You've definitely made me a fan.

[@yb_8044]

The best kind of education is when your teacher doesn't hold back on cracking dark jokes during the lecture

[@PurpleSnappingTurtle]

this is so great. my APUSH AP test is in like 3 weeks and ive forgotten much of pre and early america lol

[@rachelg9936]

Same

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Mr.Dennert is weird

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APUSH me off a cliff

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how was the ap test? I'm taking this course and I'm kinda worried x_x

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happy lol girly gamer I'm good

[@161lip]

I watched a lot of CCWH when studying for the FSOT last fall. I haven't watched much since I took the test. I was so, so happy to see CCUSH! Thanks, so much!

[@emilymarie9474]

This is an amazing thing you've done. I understood this better than I've ever understood my high school American History class. Thank you! :)

[@Ren-cw7iv]

Everyone here is studying for tests... I'm just bored.

[@BasedBidoof]

right. Thank god I watched rick and morty, now my iq is so high I watch this in my free time

[@UNLIMITED-DAN]

So, I watched rick and morty all season 80x. Your IQ does not increase from watching it. In-fact, just looking at Jerry and morty hurts my head. Btw, I'm also studying because I want a head-start in history class the next day.

[@katew5952]

We watched this at school. Thank you so much, John Green! I feel like my teacher now regrets showing us this because now everyone is asking to watch more.

[@anikah5262]

Alright I have 13 hours until my mock AP exam. Let's do this.

[@kawaiibento]

Watching this on Thanksgiving! Have a lovely thanksgiving all you Americans! ♥

[@xiaoleon8360]

I watch this series twice, it's the best series of crash course. John green is so enthusiastic and awesome! go john green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joelcrow]

Love these crash course shows. Can't believe I'm just now finding them! These are amazingly good!

[@JeffCole60]

Also, not all of the people on the Mayflower were Pilgrims. My ancestors, the Billingtons, were poachers in England. They were described as "low fen dwellers." They left England one step ahead of the law. John Billington was hung in 1630 on trumped up charges. That's our story and we are sticking to it.

[@andrewschneider7657]

Good sir, may I say that I love your crash course presentations. Thank you to you and the entire team of amazing people for bringing this very well balanced, informative and eloquent show to us all.

[@ptrad91]

So you’re telling me that the Mayflower Compact is basically Constitutions great grandfather?!?

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WHY IS HISTORY SO AWESOME

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These videos have made my online college course so much easier!

[@LichsuhoathinhDrabattle]

Great video as always! I'd be really interested in countries history ✨😎‼

[@ImmortalNature777]

Dear Crashcourse, I wish to make a highly desired suggestion in about a new Crashcourse segment for the near future, that being about Australian History. Children in Australian schools complain about it being boring and repetitive and so almost completely ignore its existence; this makes me sad. I wish for someone as talented as you to show us that will get us interested in our own history again. In any case, thank you for the great work! From a fan. :)

[@jacobcastillo3384]

Found another video series to binge! Thanks guys!

[@lerolan6565]

I dont know why i waited this late to watch 9 hours of history

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Lol "I'm King James, b*tch" Likin' the Chappele's show reference at 3:22

[@historyremembers7274]

I finished Crashcourse World History an hour ago, now I’m going to binge every ten or so hours of this series.

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Thank you for your amazingly informative videos!

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APUSH CRAM SESSION LETS GO!!

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Love the Scott Pilgrim reference!

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I have my apush final tomorrow, and I would like to just say GOD BLESS YOU JOHN GREEN!!! You are literally saving my grade right now

[@dilshodsayfidi]

Thanx John. I am in Jamestown ND, and YT recommends this vid day before thanksgiving 2022

[@mortyjames5897]

Who else is watching these because they're interested in history and not just because they have exams coming up? :)

[@MichaelBassler54545]

Me, but I did take the test last year before I knew about Crash course. Oh the dark, dark times

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Me, these videos are helping me catch up with all the history is didn't learn in high school haha

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James Mortished me

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I REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE YOU GUYS AT CRASHCOURSE! Your VERY VERY unbiased! I support you very much so!

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Does anyone else just enjoy learning about US history from this channel?

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Great video! Very educational and informative!

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I love the collective APUSH panic in the comment section. Past APUSH-ers and future one coming together to study and cry

[@shyamumich]

Let me begin by mentioning how good, useful, and fairly objective your videos are. I would like to commend your team on the achievement. I also had a question. Question: At the time that you mentioned the second Chesapeake Colony (Marlyland) you used two words: Proprietary and Land grant. So who is getting the money and whose is giving away land? I am not sure if I understand the land ownership structure yet. Thank you!

[@nerlande7780]

These videos help learn things I should've learned long time ago. I found them super instructive & interesting. Thank you John Green.

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These episodes are so helpful !!

[@muxn8474]

Everyone here is like 'got the test practically tomorrow' while I'm just starting my prep. Please tell me i'm not the only one.

[@zander4038]

This is my history homework

[@eman2863]

Nice touch of romana and Scott with the pilgrims

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Squanto's big role in helping the pilgrims

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I live in Brazil, and I was studying about Brazil's colonization. So I searched it in English and found this video. My classmates always ask how I could be from the US and not know it's history (I came when I was 8), so thanks to you now I know exactly what to tell them.

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Am I the only one who notice that his computer has the words "This machine kills fascists"?

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You are aware that that phrase was on Woody Guthrie's guitar? I assume the reference is deliberate.

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Who is woody guthrie?

[@Shermanbay]

Nam Chanachon Google is your friend. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Guthrie

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Great Pierre I know it was still inspired by some big music figure. Might've been Guthrie.

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This is great for my new semester class, cool channel guys!

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Its's a very nice thing to watch and teaches you good stuff.

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"American mythology" what a good way to describe it.

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I’ve never shocked myself more than knowing it was Winthrop who wrote the document 😯

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the eye rolling and sass is crazy

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Your channel is amazing, thank you!

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if I just memorize every episode I'll be good........

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why did it take me so long to realize that was Scott Pilgrim

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I have to watch this for summer homework, but this guy is actually enjoyable to watch, so it's not too bad.

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"Save Ginny" shirt noted and greatly appreciated.

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I'm not just subscribed, I'm HOOKED. This is what I will watch before bed every night. Thank you for some straight-up history!!!

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how long did it take to make the american montage clip thing?

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cramming for history midterm for tomorrow- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS

[@nicholassmith2223]

Thank you for the knowledge