Instructional Video9:28
Hip Hughes History

Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
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....
Instructional Video3:25
Hip Hughes History

Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video5:20
Hip Hughes History

Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video3:22
Hip Hughes History

Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explained

6th - 12th
Article VI of the US Constitution explained -- The Supremacy Clause, debts and oaths. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article VI, better known as the Supremacy Clause. Explained simply so you can understand the...
Instructional Video6:55
Hip Hughes History

3 Voting Facts To Impress Your Friends

6th - 12th
Impress your friends with 3 fun facts and then make sure you vote and vote early because it is your most important Constitutional duty and I mean, who wouldn't vote this year.
Instructional Video8:05
Hip Hughes History

The Lavender Scare Explained

6th - 12th
Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...
Instructional Video9:32
Hip Hughes History

The Death Penalty: Yea or Nay?

6th - 12th
A short history of the death penalty in the United States with an emphasis on judicial interpretations. We also look at some of the issues that relate it its use. Comments & discussion are encouraged.
Instructional Video6:54
Hip Hughes History

The Alabama Human Life Protection Act: Challenging Roe v Wade

6th - 12th
With Alabama directly challenging the historic abortion rights case Roe v Wade, making it illegal with doctors facing 90 years in jail, I thought a video was in order. What does the Alabama bill say and how if at all will it affect...
Instructional Video19:57
Hip Hughes History

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 Video14:13
Hip Hughes History

The War on Christianity? The Religious Freedom Restoration Act Explained

6th - 12th
A video lecture focusing on Indiana and the controversy regarding its Religious Freedom Restoration Act and anti-gay discrimination. A look through the Constitution and judicial precedent and common sense as I pretend to be Johnny Cash...
Instructional Video8:07
Hip Hughes History

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 Video18:36
Hip Hughes History

The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States

6th - 12th
A look at the Constitutional process of starting a Constitutional Convention by the states. And an straight forward focus on Mark Levin's proposed "Liberty Amendments" and the Convention of States pushing for a Constitutional Convention.
Instructional Video9:51
Hip Hughes History

The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)

6th - 12th
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.
Instructional Video11:28
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1876 Explained

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1864 Explained

6th - 12th
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video13:41
Hip Hughes History

The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video11:28
Hip Hughes History

The 19th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
Take a trip back to 1920 when Women finally won their right to vote which was denied to them by their government for over 125 years.
Instructional Video12:57
Hip Hughes History

The 1948 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.
Instructional Video7:02
Hip Hughes History

The 1916 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
Instructional Video8:29
Hip Hughes History

The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Instructional Video33:52
Hip Hughes History

Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Review

6th - 12th
First, you are not a dummy. Watch Mr. Hughes serve up a heaping helpful of Judicial Review designed to help you pass your tests and walking around a little smarter than when you started
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

Right to Work Laws: Lions, Tigers and Unions. Oh My!

6th - 12th
With Michigan soon to become the 25th state to adopt "Right to Work" laws it about time you understood them. My Johnny Cash Teacher attempt to Walk the Line and do some explain'
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

Killing ObamaCare: Explaining King vs Burwell

6th - 12th
An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.
Instructional Video3:46
Vlogbrothers

You'll Never Shine if You Don't Glow

6th - 11th
In which John talks about fireflies and childhood and what was wrong with him in high school. The footage of lightning bugs in an Indiana field comes from this video, shared (as this one is) with a Creative Commons license: • lightning...