Hip Hughes History
The 1972 Election Explained
Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.
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Teddy Roosevelt Explained in One Minute
If this lecture was a crime it would be a drive by learning. Learn more about Teddy is the Square Deal Lecture • The Square Deal f... and the Roosevelt Corollary • The Roosevelt Cor... and the entire Progressive Era here • The...
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Political Realignment for Dummies
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
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America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
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Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes
With many misguided comments, please know this is a lecture designed to help kids pass tests, the curriculum is set by NY state. I do not choose to bash Europeans, nor ignore ugly truths. This is a short theme based lecture on U.S....
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Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
A very short explicit definition of the political term "gerrymandering". Helpful for students in AP Government, an intro to political science course or just random peeople on the internet who through synchronicity landed here.
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Why Did Trumpcare Fail? or Why They Killed the Bill
My own thoughts on why the American Health Care Act better known as Trumpcare or RyanCare. Why did it fail? How did trump error? TrumpCare Explained • The Bill That Was... ObamaCare Explained • ObamaCare: The Af... Learn about the...
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The Emolument Clause Explained
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...
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The Election of 1876 Explained
If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...
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The 2004 Election Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the 2004 Election. Understand the root reasons W won his second term and laugh a little bit along the journey of learnin' Visit the complete playlist here • Presidential Elec...
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The 1916 Election Explained
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
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5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
Vlogbrothers
Health Care Overhaul Summarized Via MASSIVE PIG
In which John sweats through his shirt while discussing the American health care system and various proposals for reform, including the public option, nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, and continuing to feed the pig.
Curated Video
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
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Curated Video
Witness denounces fictional Ukraine interference
A former White House Russia analyst sternly warned Republican lawmakers in the impeachment probe Thursday to quit pushing a "fictional" narrative that Ukraine not Russia interfered in the 2016 election as they defend President Donald Trump.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1924
The 35th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 1924. Calvin Coolidge, the incumbent Republican President, was seeking re-election. Hold up! Calvin Coolidge? Are you for real? What happened to Harding?...
Healthcare Triage
Election Results Impact the ACA, Medicaid Expansion, and Marijuana
Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...
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The Election of 2000 Explained: US History Review
HipHughes flows though the Election of 2000 like sweet jazz, dancing through the ins and outs of the most contested election since Jefferson screwed Adams in 1800.
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The 17th and 19th Amendments
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...
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The 1992 Election Explained
Slick Willy! Read my Lips! "Crazy Ross Perot! 1992 Election on your radar? Have no fear, HipHughes is here! Studying for a big exam and feel sick to your stomach? Well HipHughes has the right medicine for you, the election series for...
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The Election of 1868 Explained
A video lecture summarizing the Presidential Election of 1868 between Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour during the height of Radical Reconstruction.
Curated Video
Dueling Economies That Fueled the Civil War
Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.
Amor Sciendi
Architect of a Nation
Thomas Jefferson influenced the architecture of the nation from the start, and he had a reason for everything he did.
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The Election of 1912 Explained
HipHughes covers the basics about one of the weirdest election the U.S. ever had. Four candidates, a lazy incumbent, a relative newcomer, an old Socialist and a pissed off Teddy Roosevelt. And for the record TAFT was not Teddy's Vice...