Instructional Video6:09
Hip Hughes History

Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Tariffs for some reason is a killer for kids on tests, so in this super fast lecture I explain their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them and a few examples of their use in US History.
Instructional Video4:43
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Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review

6th - 12th
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
Instructional Video5:24
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Korematsu vs United States Explained : US History Review

6th - 12th
Every American should know the Supreme Court decision, Korematsu vs United States (1944). Be sure to subscribe to HipHughes History with over 250 video lectures! / hiphughes
Instructional Video6:54
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19th Century Utopism: The Oneida Community

6th - 12th
Take a looksy at a free love commune of the 19th century, the Oneida Community in the heart of NY State.
Instructional Video3:43
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Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Instructional Video7:07
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The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

6th - 12th
The decision to drop the Atomic bomb in Japan to end WWII are controversial to this day. Explore the decision that Harry Truman had to make and then make up your own mind.
Instructional Video4:02
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The Zenger Trial Explained

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video13:41
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The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Review

6th - 12th
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,...
Instructional Video7:14
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The French & Indian War Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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,...
Instructional Video9:50
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The 1984 Election Explained

6th - 12th
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
Instructional Video8:19
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My Top Three Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
My top three Midterm Elections.
Instructional Video5:37
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Detente Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
Instructional Video19:57
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U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromise

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln
Instructional Video7:26
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Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video8:07
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The Violence Against Women Act: US v Morrison (2000)

6th - 12th
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).
Instructional Video8:31
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The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video9:11
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)

6th - 12th
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
Instructional Video9:27
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The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video7:11
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The Proclamation Line of 1763 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video9:17
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The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video12:37
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The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video15:39
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The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video13:35
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The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video3:56
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The Farewell Address for Dummies

6th - 12th
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.