New Zealand Family Reacts to 4TH OF JULY History!! What is Independence Day? 

And by signing the Declaration of Independence, it was guaranteed death if they didn’t win the war with England. So basically, they signed their death warrants. John Hancock’s signature was the first and is the largest. One anecdote says that he signed it so large so “it could be read without spectacles”. To this day in America, you might hear someone ask for your “John Hancock”, which simply means they are asking for your signature.

You guys are great, It’s refreshing to watch someone not bashing Americans 24/7. Thanks

When I enlisted in the U.S. Army, I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution! Not a King, not a dictator. There are to many of us that swore that oath!!

Your kids are very well behaved, They looked like they were listening and paying attention, That is some mighty fine parenting.. It's very nice to see someone learning about our history and not rolling there eyes or putting us down, Thank you for that..

My favorite section: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

We celebrate each year first parade in morning, with flags, honor guard, the bbq, then rest until fireworks. Family, friends, fun...freedom something we cherish and pray we never lose.

We're always told here how much the world hates us, but your family and your researching us has made THIS American very grateful and happy. I love you guys! Thank you for this.

Your family's videos showing interest & appreciation for the US is very encouraging, given this difficult time in time in the USA. If only some Americans would love & appreciate the US to the same degree vs seeing the US as a plague on the Earth. The US is not prefect by any stretch, but it's the idea or concept of what America is supposed is what Americans must always perpetually pursue. Thank you Kiwi Family!

I'm an American and I just wanted to help the clarification between when the Star Spangled Banner was written and the Declaration of Independence was signed. The Declaration was signed (or is at least when we celebrate it) during the Revolutionary War where America wanted independence from Britain. The Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812 where again America and Britain fought, but this time because of Britain's violation of maritime laws( and also trade restrictions and the British seizing American ships). I hope this helped- if I am wrong feel free to correct me! 😊

Hello our new Zealand 🇳🇿 friends. From your American friend.

As an American dealing with a massive movement to subvert our culture, it's wonderful to see a wholesome A New Zealand family respecting our history. Thank, lovve the channel,, it's uplifting.

I'm a descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence his name was Samuel Chase. He signed the Declaration right under John Hancock. He was later appointed to the first US supreme court by George Washington. The video you saw was fun but the reality is much deeper :)

Y'all should watch the American Revolution Oversimplified. It'll give you a bit more information on how America became a country, and fill in some of the gaps in your knowledge of the subject.

4th of July is my husband's favorite holiday! We break out the BBQ grill, usually buy some fireworks plus go see our local fireworks and just soak in the fact that we are FREE! Plus we thank our veterans and current military service members for continuing to fight for our freedom. Its a great day!

As an American mom I just have say that I love that you include your kids in these. There are so many kids that just don't know world history anymore. I love teaching my kids history and making them understand what people went through and the reasons behind the history. Keep doing what you do! It is greatly appreciated.

I am a veteran of the United States Army. This is amazing to see a family learning about our country and it’s history. honestly if more Americans took the time to remember how we came to be a country, and the history I think we would be better off. It makes me sad to see so much hate for something I love so much. God bless you and yours!

We are watching your children grow. Their baby faces are changing to young adults. ❤ 4th of July my favorite holiday. Love my Merica! You should do a video on the Revolutionary War this is the war that was fought & led to the birth of our Nation & Independence Day

A wholesome family just enjoying each other. So refreshing.

Your daughter has REAL POTENTIAL! She has "Champion" written all over her!

Y’all are more American than many Americans are. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

I just delight in your families thirst and appreciation for knowledge.

My ancestor Mathew Thornton actually signed the Declaration of Independence , certainly a bragging point in the family ..

Your family is of beautiful, caring, and kind people. Keep up the good work! 🇳🇿🇺🇸❤️

Thank you for taking time to learn about our flag. I am the mother of a soldier and I can’t even sing this without crying because it really makes me relate to those who gave everything.

The way I’ve always viewed it is that it’s a celebration of the official beginning of the United States. July 4, 1776 is a date all Americans memorized, but beyond that day(signing of the Declaration of Independence): the holiday is for us to reflect on the end of the revolutionary war with Britain, asserting our demand to be free, and officially, like the video said, it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is of equal importance as the Constitution (which was actually written a few years later, and we didn’t have our first president for a few years later either) - But nonetheless, it’s the day that represents “FREEDOM” ... and it’s for all the people (“nobodies”) who fought and risked everything to fight in the revolution & for France for allying with us. Just a great deal of gratitude toward those brave citizens, who were NOT soldiers, but just ordinary men & women, often teenagers who would rather die for their liberty than stay under the rule of a non-representative over-reaching Government.. the Declaration of Independence is what Martin Luther King Jr pointed to in his famous speech, saying if “all men are created equal” as it says, it’s time we start acting like it(when MLK said he came to “cash the check” in his ‘dream’ speech). And so the civil rights movement started out of a demand to get what the declaration promised us all. So part of what makes America great is the simplicity of the constitution & declaration because we can fix all of our issues by going back to them & seeing where we went wrong - though we were never intended to stray from the core principles in the first place. So July 4th is a day of gratitude to all of the above. It’s about being proud to be an American, grateful to be free, and a strong sense of duty to also be courageous and put your own life on the line if ever the time comes. Soldiers( & patriots) in the United States are different only in the sense that they fight not for their government, but for their own friends/families freedom. Our government is “we the people.”

You guys should watch Oversimplified's American Revolution video (part 1 and 2) if you wanna learn more about how we got our independence

To put it simply it's considered The Birth of our Nation. The succession from England Some people will say Happy Birthday America 😁🇺🇸

By the way, I am so happy to see someone love my country like I do, and from another country none the less! Thank you and God Bless America!

Love to hear about any holidays special to New Zealand.

It's the day We The People respectively told the Crown to "shove off"

This channel is probably one of the best RU-vid suggestions I've ever found

Our schools here where I live use the "Crash Course" site to teach history to our kids. Can you imagine? I have watched him many times and he actually makes me nervous.

THAT GUY WAS KIND OF SILLY AND WENT WAY OFF TRACK TO WHAT IT MEANS TO MOST AMERICANS. I THINK ITS AWESOME THAT YOU GUYS WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH US 🥰

Watch the movie "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson. We were British and happy to be British until the lack of representation in Parliament and egregious taxation compelled many to revolt against King George and his policies. It was not an immediate revolt by all colonials and it took several years to convince the majority to go along with a revolution. Many loyalists moved to Canada as a result of the war. But we still love our Canadian Americans. After all, this is North America!! LOL

As an American I really love y'all learning about our country first y'all learned how out national anthem became a thing now this so us Americans thank you 🇺🇸🇳🇿

You guys are being fantastic parents by teaching your kids and then talking to them about it afterwards so they really understand it

I recommend you react to Red Skeletons Pledge of Allegiance.

During that time. When we fought against the king's Army it was mostly just militiamen and not an actual Army it was basically just common people

I’m loving your videos! I’m American, my bloodlines run all the way to the Jamestown colony in Virginia, so seeing this makes me happy! We take our July 4th holiday seriously, and if you ever get a chance to come visit during that time, your family would have a blast! We do have loads of fireworks shows, parades, cookouts, baseball games and carnivals.

I appreciate that you guys take time, as a family, to learn our history. Thanks for the videos.

Yes, after the Revolutionary War, the British tried again to regain the “colonies”. Which is known as the war of 1812. I Would highly suggest any thing related to the Civil War and President Lincoln’s speeches most notably the Gettysburg Address.

Absolutely love your history lessons... learning about America from an awesome kiwi family!!

Your family lifts me up from a sad place. I suffer from depression and anxiety, some days better than others. I found your channel and binge watched. I found that my spirits shot up significantly and I felt reconnected to my own life. You have lovely children that seem to be very very happy with their lives. It's good to see kids being kids and your kids are really good at it. Their parents also appear to be happy with their lives and the four of you are so respectful to each other. That's something you don't see a lot of these days. I'm rambling I just wanted to say thank you for some happy days I wouldn't have had otherwise. I hope there are many videos to come. Yours sincerely, a very grateful Canadian old fart. Moe

As an American and a patriot at heart thru and thru I really appreciate your overwhelming appreciation of the USA! God Bless America and New Zealand, your family, friends and neighbors.

If you want to know more about US history I'd suggest over simplified they have comedic animated shorts on different historical events from around the world. The one of the US revolutionary war is really good. As well as the one on the civil war.

The U.S. separated from England primarily because Britain placed extremely high taxes on the people of what is now the U.S.. And Britain did not allow the U.S. to have any say in government. Thus we call it "Taxation Without Representation ". Sort of a newspaper headline at the time. Britain came after us again in 1812. But they were defeated once again.

I love my favorite NZ family! Thank you for taking such an interest in our beautiful country! America is an absolute melting pot of many cultures mashed together to build one amazing nation. We are NOT quite the racist nation that the current media likes to portray. I'm proud to be born and bred American! ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤

Thanks for these videos! I think it’s great that you do this with your kids so that they can learn a bit about the world. I am a college professor, so I may know a bit more about history of the United States than the average American. But it’s great to see these refreshers and to hear your perspectives on them.

Was AWESOME(past)!!! Still AWESOME(present)!!! Always AWESOME(future)!!! Love you guys and stay AWESOME!!!

There's a great documentary called "First Invasion: The War of 1812" A point they make in the documentary is, The American Revolution showed we could fight for independence, The War of 1812 showed we could defend it.

Thanks for loving and showing honor for America. We love our country and we also love and welcome your family. Anytime.

I so appreciate your channel. It's entertaining, educational and funny. Plus it's nice getting different perspectives all at once - Dad, Mom AND the kids.... that's awesome!

This coming 4th should be way better than last yrs covid 4th of July. Great video, nice family

It had a lot about taxation without representation. They were taxing everything and the Americans had no say so. The Boston Tea Party through British taxed tea into the harbor.

I love how you guys are taking the time to learn about our countries history. Appreciate that

What I love about this channel is that they are learning about our nation and reminding American's of our own history. A lot of people learn these things in primary school and forget the full story by the time they graduate. It's neat to see it explained to people outside of USA and see what they think of it.

you should come to the states and experience the 4th of July first hand!

There is a RU-vid channel called Oversimplified, they have a video on the American Revolution which will give you an overview of independence from England. It's done in a really fun but informative way, its at a high level but gives all the important history. The kids will like it. I enjoy your channel.

I appreciate you guys taking the time to learn our history, and why we do the things we do. Much respect!

Your family is amazing, you show more respect to America than most Americans, thank you!!

I'm looking forward to the 4th of July. I'm The bachelor of the family so I live alone in my little apartment but luckily my brother and sister-in-law only live 5 minutes from me. So I go over there and have a beer or two hop in the pool for a swim and then we wait for the dark to come and light the fireworks. So glad my brother has a swimming pool because here in Arizona it gets very hot during the summer. 117 today 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵. You guys take care and see ya next time

Your family is such a blessing!!! You’re doing an awesome job with your kids!! They’re so respectful and happy! Thanks for showing these. You wouldn’t believe the number of Americans that no longer know their history. The United States is truly a wonderful place. (It’s most of the politicians we can do without.☺️😉)

I love your videos and I appreciate your curiosity about learning the history of our culture! What a wonderful opportunity for your kids to learn as well!

Loved loved this video. Thank you! I love my country and so refreshing to see your family and their love and respect for America.

If I wasn't to scared to fly I'd love to go to New Zealand it looks so cool

Hi New Zealand family. I love the fact you enjoy our history. Our independence also had a lot of hardships. I suggest you see the movie "Hamilton ". He was one of our founding fathers. It's not all about our history but it is worth watching. Plus it's amazing story. You might think it will be boring but I assure you it by far not. I love watching all of you. You look like a lovely family. From your RU-vid and American family. 😉🥰

It's such a pleasure to watch you on your channel. The subjects you bring up are interesting but I love the celebration of family that you exhibit... well done!!

Seriously you guys are great! I love how you have genuine interest in these videos. God bless America, and God bless you guys! Keep the awesome videos coming! My family loves them!

people already started firing fireworks in my neighborhood 😭😂 i love 4th of july because its such a vibe

“Never shall bow down to a domineering crown!”🇺🇸

From Texas: You guys made me smile through your entire video... May God bless you guys through and through.

Its so amazing to see a family from another country so invested in learning our history. I wish more people like you guys had the same love and respect for The United States from the people who actually live here! Love you guys!

Absolutely correct. Anything sufficiently involving light, fire, low- to medium-yield explosives, and/or red meat is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July! 😁

And now The US and Great Britain ( and of course New Zealand) are great allies. What a happy ending.

My fav family youtubers. You guys are genuine and wholesome. Glad you respect America.

You guys need to react to "the first Medal of Honer recorded" that is amazing! I know you guys will cry.

July 4th = Celebrating freedom! Murica!!! Cook outs, and a range day at my brothers house/farm. AR15s, M1Carbines, 1911s and S&W 29s! And lots of little freedom seeds shot off safely at targets. No stupid blind firing into the air, safety is always 1st priority. It is a great day to celebrate and I do thank God I was born in the USA. 🇺🇸 I also thank God I found my New Zealand family, y’all are fun people. 🇳🇿

I absolutely love your family togetherness! That bond is priceless! ❤🤍💙❤🤍💙

I have never seen such a polite and respectful comments section on youtube before. Well done you guys.

React to Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue and American Solider by Tobey Keith the most patriotic songs

Watch Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest on the 4th of July you'll get the meat sweats.

I love this channel! You guys seem very open-minded and very welcoming of countries other than your own, which is very refreshing!

Wow, I almost fell off my HOLY COW when you guys said you had no idea what our "Indepence Day" (4th of july) is all about! Really, this is the first time you guys ever STUNNED me. Love your cahnnel - keep on being the Kiwis we know and love. Beautiful family! With love from the Blue Ridge Mountgains of southwestern Virginia, USA.

So whole-hearted and positive. Thank you!! from beautiful Colorado

I love your channel. It is wonderful that you have the entire family involved. Your children are learning a lot about another country. And I am learning a lot about New Zealand. Your channel is refreshing and family oriented. By the way, New Zealand looks absolutely beautiful.

I think that you are a wonderful family and I enjoy watching your channel. Sam, continues to amaze me with his knowledge and insight.

God bless you guys. Great video. Thanks for caring to learn about us

Kia Ora! So lovely to find you guys-- New Zealand was my first visit abroad as a student ambassador 30 years ago, it holds a special place in my heart for its beauty, great people (still friends with a guy I met there all those years ago!), honoring native culture, and finally for infecting me with the travel bug.

The whole positive look at it was refreshing + the 5 minute history sum up and before I knew it I was binge watching the channel and said ahh heck with it had to hit the button. Nice to see reactions with an open mind.

I had to subscribe because I started watching your videos and I love them! Keep it up!

That's for learning our history, love your family. Have a good day

geez you guys have such a beautiful family. Super inspiring!

I, truly, appreciate your family's love of my Republic. I find it very refreshing!!! Mad love and, respect to all y'all!!!

Here’s a fun fact for you. I am a retired US Navy Sailor. In 1982 my ship went to Aalborg Denmark for a 4th of July celebration. The festival is called Rebild. It started in 1912 by US immigrants from Denmark. They still have it to this day.

Your family is so adorable!!! I love your channel ❤️

I just found your page. I Love It! I love that you take us on your adventures in NZ. It's my way of traveling and seeing your beautiful country. A dream would be able to travel and see it in person but that's not in the cards for me. I love when you do the comparison videos. Thank you!!. You have an amazing family!

Yall guys are too cool! Keep up the great videos.

You guys are incredible! Thank you so much for the USA content you all do. ❤️

I appreciate how much love you guys have for my country I have lots of love for your country and love to learn a lot more about it my parents have been to New Zealand and they loved it and I would like to there go there someday!!!

God i love your channel you guys actually take the time too learn stuff ☺️ and your vids are so wholesome too lol