Why isn't a Meter just 3 Feet?

Why does the United States still use the Imperial System while most of the world relies on the Metric System? In this Countryball courtroom drama, we unravel the history of measurement systems and tell the tale of how America ended up going its own way. From ancient Egyptian cubits to Roman feet, British barleycorns, and the revolutionary metric system, this video takes you on a journey through time to explore the evolution of how we measure our world. Packed with humor, historical insights, and creative animations, this video answers questions like: - What are the origins of the Imperial System? - Why was the Metric System invented, and why didn’t America (fully) adopt it? - How did measurement systems shape history, trade, and science... or perhaps, how did history, trade, and science shape measurement systems? Whether you're a fan of Countryballs, history, or just curious about why the U.S. refuses to switch to metric, this video is sure to have something for you as a unique blend of education and entertainment. What You'll Discover: - The fascinating story of how measurement systems developed throughout history - The role of empires like Rome and Britain in shaping global standards - The rise of the Metric System during the French Revolution - The surprising truth about America’s connection to metric units Why Watch? This video combines history, humor, and Countryball animations to explain a complex topic in an engaging way. Perfect for fans of educational content with a twist of comedy! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Countryball animations and mini-documentaries about history, geography, politics, and other fascinating global topics. Join us on our Discord: https://discord.gg/wxzcSJ6EpA Hero's Theme by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/280/heros-theme Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Gold Rush by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100217 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Subtitles: Spanish - Jamil E - https://www.fiverr.com/yamilramirez Bahasa Indonesia - Siti Tanoto - https://www.fiverr.com/sititanst Portuguese - Larry Welch - https://www.fiverr.com/larry_welch Chapters: 0:00 America on Trial – Setting the stage for the courtroom drama 1:23 Early Measurements – How ancient civilizations measured the world 4:50 Roman Advancements – The rise of standardized measurements 7:10 British Disasters – Why British units became so complex 10:36 The Metric Revolution – How France redefined measurement 12:57 American Innocence – The surprising truth about U.S. units 17:01 Final Verdict – The courtroom showdown’s dramatic conclusion Keywords: why doesn’t America use metric, metric system vs imperial system, history of measurement systems, Countryball animations, educational history videos, imperial vs metric debate, American Customary System, metric system explained, why the US uses imperial, history of the metric system, imperial system history, Countryball courtroom drama, Studio Alpaca