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Two Types of Liberty
We often think of freedom as being able to act without restraints. But as one’s freedom can affect the freedom of another, acting without restraint usually creates problems. To prevent that, we create rules. Philosopher Isaiah Berlin...
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The Benefits of Hardship
Historian Michael Berry (UCLA) discusses how he experienced more culture shock on returning to the USA from China than in going to China.
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Geography of the Northeast United States
Geography of the Northeast United States evaluates the characteristics of the Northeast region of the United States by exploring geographical information such as landforms, water forms, and landmarks.
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Statue of Liberty Song /Lady Liberty
Learn all about the history and fact about the Statue of Liberty monument, with this fun educational music video brought to you by KLT Inc. Don't forget to sing along!
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National Landmarks
National Landmarks explores significance of national landmarks in representing the identity and principles of the United States by discussing the history and importance of the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Mount Rushmore, and the...
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Daughters of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty examines and explains the changing roles and impact of significant women during the Revolutionary time.
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The Pledge of Allegiance
All across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?
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What is the English Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights curbed the power and influence of the English monarchy and gave more power to their subjects. It’s the basis for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
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What are Unalienable Rights?
What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.
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Mottos and Symbols
A motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Let’s learn what they are and what they mean.
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Amending the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?
Hip Hughes History
The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummies
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...
Hip Hughes History
The #ENOUGH Walkout: Explaining the issue to students
SO. This is now six weeks since my last upload. All I will say is I am in a little bit of personal upheaval, that being said HHH is not dead, new vids will come soon. I'm leaning towards Jonestown. This video was created for my job with...
Hip Hughes History
Gay Marriage Legalized: Obergefell v. Hodges
A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.
Hip Hughes History
Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Hip Hughes History
The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States
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.
Hip Hughes History
The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained
A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling, Burwell vs Hobby Lobby, taking a look at the issues of Constitutionality, Obamacare, religious liberty, corporate personhood as well as the majority and dissent opinions. I had to put on my Johnny...
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Learn How to Sign The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance in ASL
For all of our American Signers, this one's for you! Not only do I show you my interpretation of the United States Pledge of Allegiance in American Sign Language, but I teach you all of the signs for it individually.
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High Five Facts - Statue of Liberty
This video explores five fun facts about The Statue of Liberty.
The Art Assignment
What Does Resistance Look Like?
Resistance isn't always visible, but when we can see it in art, what does it look like? Step back through global art history and look at Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace, Henry Oscar One Bull’s...
Hip Hughes History
The Ninth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 9. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.
Hip Hughes History
The Bill That Was Killed: Trumpcare Explained
An overview of the failed bill, Trumpcare, also known as Ryancare or the American Health Care Act, AHCA. A teacherly explanation of how the AHCA would have changed Obamacare.
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Declaration Of Independence 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Introduction
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focusses on documents...