Instructional Video3:46
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The Seneca Falls Convention Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Uploaded on the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, we take a look at the big idea of women's rights in the 19th century as well as some interesting facts about the convention.
Instructional Video4:29
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The Scopes Monkey Trial Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
A super fast overview of this historic trial in 1925 that began to redefine how we teach science in our public school system
Instructional Video7:07
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The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context. The Constitution Explained Series. 48 Videos, 6.5 Hours...
Instructional Video3:18
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The Homestead Act of 1862 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Brush your history with a quick overview of the 1862 Homestead Act, one of Abraham Lincoln's crowning legislative achievements.
Instructional Video2:49
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The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
Instructional Video10:05
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The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Instructional Video5:26
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The Chinese Exclusion Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Find out the skinny on the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882 and a superb example of nativism and xenophobia.
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds.
Instructional Video6:58
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained

6th - 12th
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......
Instructional Video4:29
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The Alamo Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and the effects on the Texas Revolution.
Instructional Video6:09
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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 Video9:48
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Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...
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 Video4:19
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Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv
Instructional Video6:10
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Contempt of Congress Explained

6th - 12th
What does it mean when someone is found to be in contempt of Congress as AG William Barr was this week? This video looks at its roots and the option that Congress has to proceed.
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 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 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 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 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.