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 Video3:54
Hip Hughes History

Article VII Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.
Instructional Video8:09
Hip Hughes History

5 Ways to Win With Technology in Your Classroom

6th - 12th
My five pieces of advice for teachers who find themselves with a 1:1 classroom. Check out my classic flip tutorial • I Flip, You Flip,... and my recommended tech apps • I Flip, You Flip,...
Instructional Video10:16
Hip Hughes History

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
Hip Hughes History

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
Hip Hughes History

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 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 Video12:45
Hip Hughes History

The Stonewall Riots Explained

6th - 12th
A look into gay history in the 20th century leading up to the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Instructional Video14:43
Hip Hughes History

The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Instructional Video7:07
Hip Hughes History

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 Video8:45
Hip Hughes History

The 15th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Wrap your head around the 15th Amendment and its effect on the nation.
Instructional Video4:02
Hip Hughes History

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 Video8:05
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 Video9:50
Hip Hughes History

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 Video11:13
Hip Hughes History

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Global History Review

6th - 12th
A short summary of the big three Greek philosophers.
Instructional Video8:19
Hip Hughes History

My Top Three Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
My top three Midterm Elections.
Instructional Video5:37
Hip Hughes History

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 Video8:25
Hip Hughes History

What is a Conservative?

6th - 12th
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
Instructional Video9:54
Hip Hughes History

Why Did Trumpcare Fail? or Why They Killed the Bill

6th - 12th
My own thoughts on why the American Health Care Act better known as Trumpcare or RyanCare. Why did it fail? How did trump error? TrumpCare Explained • The Bill That Was... ObamaCare Explained • ObamaCare: The Af... Learn about the...
Instructional Video10:22
Hip Hughes History

Why Abortion is Legal: Roe v Wade Explained

6th - 12th
Why is abortion legal in the United States? What is the Roe v Wade decision? A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. / hiphughes
Instructional Video12:43
Hip Hughes History

United States v Shipp Explained

6th - 12th
A new HipHughes style involving an Amish rocking chair and an episode of Seinfeld. In this new video we examine the dynamic, tragic and monumentally important case of US V SHIPP. Set against a lynching this case had THREE notable firsts!