How did Europe React to the Discovery of the Americas? (Short Animated Documentary)

When the Americas were first brought to the attention of Europeans it surely was a big deal, right? Yes but how exactly did Europeans react to this discovery? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

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[SabbaticalTommy]

"The English were much more concerned with whether or not to fight France that day."

I love this channel

[bobsaggat]

I mean how would you react if they found a new planet?

"Huh, that's neat. Back to work"

[PennTankerGuy]

Leif Erikson: "I found a land beyond the sea, with friendly people too!"

Scandinavia: "Oh, cool! How much loot is there?"

Erikson: "Actually they don't seem to have much gold on them at all."

Scandinavia: "I'm gonna pretend like we never had this conversation."

[random_dude]

I love how the discovery of the Americas can be summed up as “Cool but how can we get to Asia?”

[poankiyu]

"Like most Spanish dreams this one was brought to an end by the Portuguese." Oooof.

[gjabraham]

People being disappointed that America was in the way of Asia feels kind of like spotting a UFO one night and being a bit irked that it blocked your view of the stars.

[streamlinedengine]

“Did you know, there’s a whole other FREAKING CONTINENT out there!”
“And you think I should care about this, why?”
“Oh I’m sorry, did I forget to mention that there’s GOLD EVERYWHERE!”
“Gold...?

[TheKep]

I love how simple yet complex these animations are. There are so many nuances and subtleties and I can’t get enough of it.

[potis]

"Whether to fight France that day"
Sums up most of history of Anglo-French relations

[adrielsebastian]

"How did Europe react to the discovery of the New World?"
*Unexpectedly.*

[jacob]

"Vespucciville" might be my new favorite name for a place, that doesn't actually exist. Just imagine how different history would have been if that was the actual word given to the Western Hemisphere.

On second thought, the United States of Vespucciville just doesn't have the same ring to it. I'm glad they used his first name, rather than his last.

[rickypoon]

1:45 "Try not to die today."

How relatable.

[merrittanimation]

Basically:
Europe: "Neat, a new continent or two. Anyways-"

[menshevikbear]

“Like most Spanish dreams, this one was brought to an end by the Portuguese.“

That was a damn good joke.

[sultanalfozan]

0:46 “Dear Europe, I found Asia. Now name a day after me. Love, Chris” lol

[amk]

James Bisonette is hands-down the most loyal person I have ever heard being mentioned time and time again for three three years as a patron supporter, hats off to this great individual

[pureaidswithmemes]

"Guys we just found a whole new continent!"
"Eh. Meh. Oh look a frenchman!"

[johnsMITHhhhhh]

I don't know why I found it so funny but I laughed out loud when he said that the new lands were named after Amerigo Vespucci and VESPUCCIVILLE appeared in giant letters over it

[bernardolopezpina]

The debates regarding the humanity of the natives were really interesting. With the Church’s intervention they concluded that they were indeed human and had a soul (they were still awfully mistreated in the Caribbean tho)

[Schoritzobandit]

GOD these videos are the best quality. That switch between Cuba and Guinea is the best explanation of Columbus' confusion I have ever seen