Instructional Video4:14
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The Compromise of 1850 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes takes you through what you need to know about the elusive Compromise of 1850.
Instructional Video5:26
Hip Hughes History

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.
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 Video4:50
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The 1972 Election Explained

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video1:03
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Teddy Roosevelt Explained in One Minute

6th - 12th
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...
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 Video6:16
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Shays' Rebellion Explained

6th - 12th
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Instructional Video4:02
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Scurvy and World History Explained

6th - 12th
A must know for anyone in a Global or World History course, a super quick overview of what Scurvy is and how is reaped havoc in World History during the Age of Exploration. Fall into the video arsenal rabbit hole!
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 Video5:58
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McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...
Instructional Video9:42
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Jainism 101: Religions in Global History

6th - 12th
A short overview of Jainism. Please support the World History Playlist!
Instructional Video5:37
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Hustler Magazine vs Falwell: Supreme Court Review

6th - 12th
An overview of the the landmark decision, Hustler Magazine vs Falwell. Done with as much grace as possible when you are talking about religious figures having sex with their mother.
Instructional Video8:48
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How to Impeach and Remove the President

6th - 12th
An explainer on the constitutional process of impeaching and removing a President of the United States. Should President Trump be impeached? Or is that the crooked media talking? Have a civil debate in the comments! Also includes a short...
Instructional Video4:22
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Gideon v Wainwright Explained in 5 Minutes: US History and Government Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes explains the fundamentals about the Warren Court decision of 1963, Gideon v Wainwright. Perfect for struggling students, lazy crammers and the cray cray on the internet.
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 Video10:47
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Cuba Explained: Ending the Embargo

6th - 12th
A primer for those trying to understand the decision by President Obama to open up to Cuba. A quick history on Cuba included! Leave ur comments too!
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 Video11:40
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Christianity 101: Religions in Global History

6th - 12th
A short overview of Christianity. Please support the World History Playlist!
Instructional Video9:20
Hip Hughes History

Buddhism Explained: Religions in Global History

6th - 12th
What does a Buddhist believe? What are the basic beliefs of Buddhists? An introductory lecture to the basics of Buddhism. Please consider support HHH this summer for more World History vids for the kiddies!
Instructional Video5:42
Hip Hughes History

Boy Scouts of America vs Dale: American Government Review

6th - 12th
A straight forward from the "hip" explanation of the court case which a) allows for some groups to discriminate against gays and lesbians OR b) allows for groups to have the freedom to associate with whom they choose. Perfect for AP...
Instructional Video10:16
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5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay

6th - 12th
HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.
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 Video3:10
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How To Remove an Insane President: The 25th Amendment, Section 4

6th - 12th
How does the 25th Amendment work? How can 14 people remove a President? An explainer on the 25th Amendment, Section 4 which deals with how the VP and the cabinet can remove a crazy President.
Instructional Video8:41
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Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!