Crash Course
The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginnings of the American Revolution in a video titled The Seven Years War. Confusing? Maybe. John argues that the Seven Years War, which is often called the French and Indian War in the US,...
Hip Hughes History
Global Review: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Mr. Hughes spews some World History regents review. Designed for newbies and for general studies.
Hip Hughes History
Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.
Hip Hughes History
Common Sense Explained: US History Review
Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared...
Hip Hughes History
The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Review
A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...
Hip Hughes History
The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
HipHughes cuts the head off the French Revolution and serves it up on a platter of comprehension. Hughes hits the essentials in this epic cram lecture so you can know enough to get away with not being a dummy.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Colonialism Explained in 10 Minutes
Designed for the US Regents exam in NY State this lecture explains the concepts of the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Triangular Trade, The Declaration of Independence and other causes of the American Revolution. Ancient HHH!!!!!!
Hip Hughes History
The Declaration of Independence Explained: US History Review
The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Dec. of Independence so you can get through that next dinner party.
Hip Hughes History
Colonialism in America Explained: US History Review
Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.
National Constitution Center
Fourth Amendment And Privacy
The Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizures, but it is not all encompassing. The resource give academics a good overview of the rights protected in the Fourth Amendment and why it was important to protect those...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Religion Part II
The Freedom of Religion video dives into the meaning of the Free Exercise Clause. Scholars learn how the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause work together to allow religious liberty and prevent the government from favoring...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Religion Part I
An informative resource shares background information on the importance of protecting religious freedom. Individuals learn how some American colonies forced religion upon people, giving rise to the desire to worship freely without...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Speech and Press Part II
It's hard to overstate the importance of protecting speech and freedom of the press. Scholars learn how free speech is an important part of an individual's natural rights and a way to form opinions. The video also discusses ways the...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Speech and Press Part I
The First Amendment does not always protect free speech. An informative video focuses on how the government has interpreted free speech over the years and efforts like the Sedition Act to limit free speech. Academics learn how our...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Overview Part II
The First Amendment Overview video delves into examples of citizen's rights. Young academics learn how First Amendment rights have been protected in real-life examples. The video also explains that the rights laid out in the Amendment...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Overview Part I
The Declaration of Independence details the natural rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. The video explains these rights, including freedom of speech and non-violent protest. Scholars learn why specific rights were guaranteed and...
The School of Life
Political Theory - John Locke
Your high schoolers may be tabula rasa about political theory until they learn about John Locke. Use a thought-provoking video to teach them about his philosophies on the natural rights of all humans, religious tolerance, and of course,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals in the Declaration of Independence
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the democratic ideals in the Declaration of Indpendence. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals of Us Government
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the foundational democratic ideas of the US Government, primarily stated by John Locke. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 1: Major Changes in Europe
Today's episode explores how changes in European society gave rise to the primacy of the individual.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 2: Natural Rights Philosophy
Natural rights philosophy offered a drastic alternative to the feudal system.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 3: Natural Rights Explained
Natural rights emphasized individual rights and freedoms, whereas classical republicans emphasized the individual's responsibility to promote the common welfare.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 4: Life, Liberty and Property
Natural rights philosophers argued that all people are born with unalienable natural rights.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Why Do People Need a Government?: Life Liberty and Property
The Founders believed that all people had the right to life, liberty, and property.