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The Zenger Trial Explained
An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.
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The Wall, "The Supreme Court, Religion and Public Schools"
A look at the landmark cases that have helped defined the role religion can play in public schools.
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The Violence Against Women Act: US v Morrison (2000)
Is the Violence Against Women Act Constitutional? An examination of the interstate commerce clause through the lens of the Supreme Court case US V Morrison (2000).
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The Vikings: Global History Review
Who were the Vikings? How did they live and what was their impact on the world? Check out other World History videos! • World History
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The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review
My Social Studies teacher look at how the USA Freedom Act changes the USA Patriot Act. Plus you get to learn what a backronym is.
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The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
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The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Review
HipHughes jives himself through the essentials of the "Splendid Little War". Broad on concept, stop in and fill up your brain with some general knowledge. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and the lazy kid worrying about a test, homework,...
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The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
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The Proclamation Line of 1763 Explained: US History Review
What were the results of the French and Indian War? How did the Proclamation of 1763 effect the New World? A look at how the Proclamation Line of 1763 effected the colonists, Great Britain and the Native Americans. Perfect for APUSH...
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The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review
Dive deep into the Red Scare to explore the 1919/1920 Palmer Raids where we take a look at the conditions which led up them, the actual raids themselves and the effects on the nation. Perfect for students seeking a way out, life long...
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The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review
You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...
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The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review
There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...
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The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review
An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.
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The French & Indian War Explained: US History Review
Learn how George Washington got his ass kicked twice, where the word cajun comes from and why Pittsburgh was once part of the French frontier. Perfect for AP United States students, US History students or wierdo life long lerarners,...
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The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...
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The Farewell Address for Dummies
HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general.
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The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review
Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
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The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
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The Berlin Wall Explained (Ft. David Hasselhoff, David Bowie & Bruce Springsteen)
Why was the Berlin Wall erected? What was the Berlin Wall? How and why did the Berlin Wall fall? All of these questions and more are answered by this student friendly lecture by HipHughes. Perfect for students in US History and World...
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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...
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The 9/11 Attacks Explained: US History Review (1/2)
Part 1 of a 20 minute lecture which explains the root causes of 9/11.