Why did Britain lose Hanover? (Short Animated Documentary)

As you'll have noticed, the United Kingdom doesn't include Hanover. However, from 1714 to 1837 both were ruled by the same monarchs and unlike Scotland and England prior to this, the two never unified and in fact they soon went their own separate ways. So why did this happen? Why didn't Britain try to keep hold of Hanover? To find out the answer watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

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[galatheumbreon]

"When Queen Anne who had no heir opted out of living" the dry humour defines this channel, I love it

[jeddi]

The rift between Britain and Hanover was so strong that the latter moved itself to what is now Hungary.

[niki]

I'm from Hanover. When walking around older graveyards you will discover graves of people who held various offices under these British Kings. They had all of this written on their gravestone.

[xdeanx]

I'm from Hannover. Born and raised. We learnd a lot at the local Hannover History Museum. Very accurate! Tanks a lot for bringing up this historical part about Hannover and Britain.

[nickmacarius]

I've never seen a country migrate so far across Europe since Poland after 1945. Very impressive Hanover. 👍

[sciencer]

I am from a region that is Hanover (basically modern day Lower Saxony) and can say that the only British thing here is the weather. Cold, wet and miserable.

[FastTquick]

Here’s a historical conundrum that’s been in my mind for a long time now: Why is Namibia the only former German colony to have a significant German-speaking population?

[sukidabean]

1:35 We GOTTA appreciate the time and effort it took to research, draw, and time each nation’s transition through its rulers (and revolutions) accurately. Outstanding work, sir.

[ToothpikcOriginal]

That scene of George III surviving everyone is amazing

[napoleonibonaparte]

Fun fact: It was thanks to George I’s inability to speak English, it contributed to the rise to the powers of the Prime Minister.

[cyclonegames]

“When Queen Anne opted out of living” is why this channel’s humor is second to none.

Well done good sir.

[liamcollins]

Imagine if Hanover didn't have Salic law, and Queen Victoria also became Queen of Hanover in 1837.
What effect would that have had on the rise of Prussia under Bismarck, and for the unification of Germany, and the balance of power in Europe?

Bismarck would have been very hesitant to forcibly annex it, as although the Prussian Army was arguably the best in Europe and probably could have beaten the British in a land battle on European soil, he wouldn't want to piss them off, as Britain was at the height of its maritime power, and therefore risk a potential naval blockade of Prussia.

[ihavetowaitdaystochangem]

With a name that almost spells “Handover”, you would think they would just give it away for free

[XXXTENTAClON]

The amount of puns I’ve already seen in 45 seconds shows this channel has the greatest audience on YouTube

[dalstein]

It was all a misunderstanding because in German and English the meaning of "Gross" differs a bit

[hughbrandreth]

Great video!
"How did Europe react to the English Commonwealth?" would be very interesting if you're looking for ideas

[TheBaleadaMan]

The time-lapse of the “forever” of George III knocked me out

[RmsOceanic]

For those curious about 1:35, they're the kings of France, Austria/HRE and Spain, left to right.

[greg_]

The Great Gardens (Herrenhäuser Gärten) are a wonderful legacy of English influence in Hannover. If you visit Hannover in the warmer months, they are absolutely worth the visit -- and quite easy to get to using the 4/5 Stadtbahn lines.

[thomasfuller]

Hanover: We’re free!
Prussia: Guten Tag