Hip Hughes History
Shays' Rebellion Explained
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.
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (1/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Imperial Age concepts.
Hip Hughes History
Boy Scouts of America vs Dale: American Government Review
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...
Hip Hughes History
America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
Hip Hughes History
Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes
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....
Hip Hughes History
Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
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.
Hip Hughes History
Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explained
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...
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction after the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutes
Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents exam in NY...
Hip Hughes History
The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review
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.
Hip Hughes History
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)
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!
Hip Hughes History
The Lavender Scare Explained
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review
There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...
Hip Hughes History
The Emolument Clause Explained
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...
Hip Hughes History
The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
Hip Hughes History
The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
Hip Hughes History
The 1948 Election Explained
A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.
Hip Hughes History
Detente Explained: US History Review
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.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromise
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
Vlogbrothers
Understanding America's Debt Problem
In which John discusses the U.S. public debt, our dangerously high debt to GDP ratio, the S&P's downgrade of America's credit rating, and why our debt may not be as unmanageable as it seems. There's also some general discussion of...
Vlogbrothers
The Most Popular Word in the World
Is OK the most popular word in the world? That depends on how you look at it. It's been argued that it's the most /spoken/ word in the world, but I have to call BS on that. The most spoken word has got to be "the" or "I" or the...
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Sexual Abuse, Consent, and Culture
If you haven't heard, there have been some really troubling stories about manipulative and abusive relationships between online creators and their fans. While that situation certainly spurred me to make this video, I also think a video...
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Racism in the United States: By the Numbers
In which John talks about racism in the United States.
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Mass Incarceration in the US
It wasn't easy to pick this topic, but I believe that America's 40-year policy of mass incarceration is deeply unethical, not very effective, and promotes the security of the few at the expense of the many. It's hard for me, as a person...
Vlogbrothers
How to Invest (and other money questions with The Financial Diet)
I just wish I could talk to these Chelsea and Lauren about finances all day! Luckily they have a YouTube channel!