The American Civil War - OverSimplified (Part 1) 

you know the person is important when they get more than just dots for eyes

"what is it babies do again WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" I'm a good baby

John Brown is the literal definition of chaotic good

John Brown seems like an absolute chad. I always love it when someone who looks like they would be absolute bullies turn out to be compassionate towards everyone.

Politicians carried weapons in self defense” *Pulls out rocket launcher*

"It was the Confederates who fired the first sh-" WENDY'S AD: THIS IS AMERICA'S FAVORITE BREAKFAST

"Your majesty what should we do about the children down in the coal mines" " *NOTHING* "

I gotta tell you guys something. I homeschool a couple of ADHD kids and this channel is exactly the right kind of sarcastic, snarky, random humor that grabs their attention and they will hyper focus and binge watch your channel for hours and learn more history than they do any other way I've found yet. They can quote whole chunks of these videos verbatim. You've got something here guys. Can you please do a video on the Mayflower and Pilgrim story? Also can you point me in the direction of any similar channels that do other subjects in a similar manner like science?

Oversimplified: *Says 'War' in a video* RU-vid: "There's gonna be a tax for that."

Oversimplified: *Doesn't make content for 4 months* This enraged his father who punished him severly

“Bringing forth yourself upon someone” is a wild way to say you boinked somebody.

Going from "He knew he had to keep it all together." To "He had HAD it with this guy's behavior!" Was quick the change.💀

OverSimplified: *Uploads* Me: Probably the only good thing that happened this month...

"SIR! We outnumber the enemy 3 to 1!!" General Mclellan: "Then we are outmatched. Better hold here and retreat in a few days..."

Honestly, your storytelling abilities are incredible. You use humor to get your point across, but you don't sugarcoat the ugly parts of history. Hats off to you, Mr. Oversimplified.

It’s hilarious and scary how many people genuinely argue that “it had nothing to do with slavery.” Usually people here in the south that feel like the Confederacy got a raw deal.

For those who don’t know, ‘Unconditional Surrender Grant’ was his real nickname. That is not a joke.

"*THAT'S NOT HOW VICTIM MENTALITY WORKS*" is -perhaps- the best quote ever.

Amazing Lincoln was able to overcome his disability of having no legs, a true inspiration

John Brown, what an absolute legend.

The slavery loving senator who beat that man with a cain, moved to Florida afterwards, and now there is a town named after him. Brooksville. So this may be one of the first Florida man stories!

how to be a great politician: step 1: have good cheekbones

I am colombian. And I really dont mean to offend anyone, but man Lincoln was amazing, what a man and what a historic figure, no wonder why here there are schools, hospitals, streets, neighborhoods, etc under his name. He was an incredible man and my favorite president of the US.

I asked ChatGPT today for “fun history based channels” and you were it’s first pick. What a great find! Loving this channel already!

*four month hiatus* Fans: You quit! Oversimplified: I didn’t quit! I merely failed to upload.

I can’t believe he left out Lincoln’s wildly successful wrestling career. About 300 wins and invented the choke slam. That’s not even a joke, Lincoln was a beast in the wrestling ring in his youth.

28:26 it's a "blank and you miss it" moment, but you can actually see Jackson's capture of Harpers Ferry on the 14th. Here's some more info: when Lee split his army during the Maryland campaign, Stonewall Jackson was sent to capture the town of Harpers Ferry, which was defended by a Union garrison under one Colonel Dixon Miles, who would end up dying while riding to the Rebel lines to surrender. Aside from the initial fighting along the Maryland Heights overlooking the town, Jackson was able to win without much loss of life on either side.

"We should hang out sometime so I can tell you all about NordVPN" *Proceeds to tell us all about NordVPN without scheduling said hangout*

Fun fact, Grant wasn’t as much of an alcoholic as history makes him out to be. He struggled with it in his early years in the army when he was stationed on the northwest coast, but after that he was rarely drunk. His biggest addiction was actually cigars, which he smoked 3-5 a day, and that is what eventually killed him.

Abe Lincoln: "You outnumber them, just attack!" "No I don't think I will."

It took me a good couple of years to realize unconditional surrender grant is legit bc of what he said and its a meme on his initials

"Hey son want to go to a picnic" "Oh gee dad! Where to?" *a battle*

Taking your family out in the carriage to picnic and watch a civil war unfold has to be the most American thing ever.

“Well what does he like to drink?” “Whiskey.” “THEN. SEND. HIM. MORE!!!”

As someone who lives in the Shenandoah valley in Virginia, this whole state is just FILLED with history.

26:17 Except because the ironclads where so strong a battle against two of them took quite a while. And sometimes even ended in both ships just leaving because neither could breach the other's hull.

Mccalean : Gets fired McClellan’s wife : You got fired? McClellan: I didn’t get fired! I merely failed to keep my job!

Baby Lincoln: *Cries* Doctors: "I'm not touching that." This angered adult Lincoln which punished then severely!

I recently had History Olimpics and at one point one of the topics was American Civil War. I don't live in America so knowledge from this video was definitely enough. Of course there were other stages of tournament, but this video is big reason why I got to the college. Thank you for that, Oversimpflied ❤

as a canadian who never was taught american history in school, this was very informative in addition to it being funny, so many lovely cheekbones it seems 😂 seriously though i learned a lot here, thank you

McClellan rejected Lincoln's orders THIS ENRAGED LINCOLN, WHO PUNISHED HIM SERVERELY

this is proof that people enjoy being educated but school isn’t doing it right

Absolutely love your channel! I’m a homeschooler and living in WV so, we’re learning all about the Civil War. My kids not just laughed at the funny parts but listened the whole time!

15:35 took me out 😂😂…. I appreciate you mentioning that abolishing slavery was a economic issue & not a moral issue. You kept it 💯 great video

I’m just glad Lincolns father didn’t punish him severely

Fun fact: In 1856, abarham lincon gave a speech. The speech was so well thought out and amazing, the reporters forgot to write down what he said. So this great speech is now lost to time.

Did anyone notice in the Swedish part of the sponsor that it says “you have planted your final potato” lil mention of the upcoming pig war video, eh? And on the general lee’s battle plans, on the arrow toward Mexico, it says “spring break 1863” I love these little Easter eggs

BTW... First Manassas was the very first battle for new West Point graduate and commissioned Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer. While the battle was a rout for the Union troops, Lt. Custer was able to stop some of the Union troops from fleeing willy-nilly, to conduct an ordered, fighting retreat. Custer would go on to fight in nearly all the major battles in the Eastern theater, courageously leading his cavalry from the front in charge after charge, and becoming a major factor in many Union victories. Becoming one of the youngest brigadier generals in the history of the US Army just days before the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, on the third day of the battle he led his volunteer Michigan cavalry in repeated charges against a larger force of Jeb Stuart's Invincibles, handing them their first-ever combat defeat, preventing the possibility of Stuart's cavalry attacking Meade's troops from the rear during Pickett's Charge. While Stuart didn't have orders to do so, it's entirely possible that he would have, knowing Jeb, had the opportunity presented itself. In a later battle, it was Custer's troops who would be responsible for Stuart's death, removing one of Lee's best generals from the war. At Appomattox, General Phil Sheridan would purchase the table Lee signed the surrender papers on and present it to Libbie Custer, telling her that no one person had done more to bring about the Union's victory than her gallant husband...although I think Julia Dent Grant would've had a persuasive argument making that claim for her husband! George Armstrong Custer was a legitimate Civil War hero.

"But he's a looney drunk sir!" "Well, what does he like to drink?" "Whiskey sir." "Then; GIVE HIM MORE!"

Me: Going to sleep. Oversimplified: Wanna see a civil war. Me: Ah merde, here we go again.

Fun fact: Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln were distant cousins, that’s why they have the same cheekbones.

I love the Goodfellas reference with the "Funny How? Funny like I'm a Clown?" Cracks me up every time.

"Is cereal a soup?" *Angry Lenin intensifies*

“What does he like to drink?” “Whiskey, I believe, sir” “Then send him MORE” I like the cut of this man’s jib.

Trying to write a paper so I’ve been reading all of these events, and your “re-enactments” are hilarious is and accurate way👏👏👏

This is such a skilfull made video. Funny, informative. Damn good job.

I had no idea NordVPN played such a pivotal role in shaping the history of so many countries

“Also, he’s a loony drunk.” “Well, what does he like to drink?” “I believe whiskey, sir. “Then send. Him. MORE.”

Oversimplified fans: You haven't posted in a year! Oversimplified: False, I merely failed to upload!

I love that Mcclellan basically exiled himself after the war. He made multiple long stay journeys to Europe after the war.

Who wants a Napoleonic wars video? Edit - He just released his Napoleonic Wars video! We did it!

Washington: Stay neutral at all costs! Lincoln: *No, I don’t think I will*

Part 2. Let’s get it on!

Appreciate in 8:27 how he points out the underlying fact of people not being free

Abraham Lincoln: "Hey, it's war, baby. What are ya gonna do?" John Wilkes Booth: "Aiight, bet!"

Oversimplified: he dabbled in politics Lincoln: *Becomes President*

I love this channel because it so funny, but at the same time, educational.

One of my personal favorite moments in American history.

Oversimplified: he wrote some questionable poetry. Lincoln: that was not very finger licking good of you

I usually hate sponsors on videos, but it doesn’t feel like an oversimplified video without a nord vpn sponsorship

Oversimplified coming with that southern accent “Much to their heart” 11:24

I love this video so much! All facts accurate and humor in full force! lol

John brown: *gets captured* Southern states: “it’s treason, then.”

Confederate States: **breaks away** United States: dude, _uncool_

I live like 10 minutes from Antietam battlefield. Did the walking tour as a kid in elementary school. Shit was crazy. They took us to Gettysburg too. Kinda wish they would’ve taken us in middle school or high school when i understood things better tho.

Actually got this as my History homework and i am for once more than Happy to do my homework

This was the first Oversimplified video I showed my mom. She couldn't stop laughing at Lincoln's birth scene.

15:55 "He was too fat to even mount a horse" HENRY VIII IS THAT YOU

Im learning about this in history this year so I'm watching this video also as a Texan I find our depiction absolutely hilarious and accurate lol

7:37 *squints at newspaper* Dude… VERY cool!

Lincoln: ATTACK THEM Mclellan: *no i dont think i will*

How does Oversimplified go from pure hilarity, to solemn and serious, and back to pure hilarity? It's rather impressive.

The parallels between the past and our modern situation are crazy.

23:02 on of the best sequences in Oversimplified history

Abraham Lincoln without a beard looks like an old Bill Nye the science guy.

For those who were wondering, the spongebob tv show is 22 years old, which is over 5 times the lifespan of the confederate states

@Oversimplified you helped me out on my civil war test in social studies

love the content man great to prep before a lesson so you can have it in context a bit

“Hey, it’s war baby. What are you gonna do.” may be the best quote I’ve heard in years.

*when some thick figures teach you more than school*

already 4 years ago, crazy how he just keeps uploading with more and more quality

Thanks for covering Lincoln's lesser known negative traits. He was quite 'melancholic', a term used back then to describe what we would call depression now. When Lincoln and Mary Todd's engagement was "apparently" called off, several close associates of Lincoln feared his suicide. The loss of his children left mental scars along with the huge emotional burden of not only limiting the amount of American deaths but having the fate of every slave in America in his hands. It's remarkable that Lincoln was able to make it through all of that. I remember reading a book where a character gave a fake quote "I do not know if great times make great men but they can most certainly break them."

*Operation Barbarossa fails and Hitler is pushed back to Berlin* Stalin: Hey man, looks like you lost. No hard feelings? Hitler: I didn't lose! I merely failed to win!

Fantastic video. The only issue I have with it is that it doesn't talk about Cassius Clay at all.

After the news today, i think the algorithm is officially the funniest internet thing

Oversimplified: **doesn't upload for 4 months** Everyone: there's gonna be a tax for that

McClellan: Dies* Also McClellan: I didn't die, I merely failed to live!

Best video for studying with :)

The people that owned human beings as property felt oppressed . Oversimplified is one of the only people who make learning fun online.

_”But it says here I’m not allowed to wear women’s underwear.”_ _”Uh oh...”_