Instructional Video10:19
Crash Course

Party Systems: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
Today, Craig is going to dive into the history of American political parties. So throughout most of United States history our political system has been dominated by a two-party system, but the policies and the groups that support these...
Instructional Video10:00
Hip Hughes History

Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
Instructional Video23:10
Hip Hughes History

Constitutional Flexibility For Dummies -- The Living Constitution

6th - 12th
First of all you are not a dummy. Mr. Hughes serves up a healthy serving of the US Constitution in this lecture looking at the theme of change. Easy to digest and guaranteed not to make you throw up in your mouth. This lecture is...
Instructional Video5:00
Hip Hughes History

The 1804 Presidential Election Explained

6th - 12th
A summary of the 1804 Presidential Election.
Instructional Video3:42
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1812

6th - 12th
The seventh episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1812, there was a war. Oh yeah, and a Presidential election!
Instructional Video3:38
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1800

6th - 12th
The fourth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. This was one of the nastiest elections in American history, and so significant...
Instructional Video4:45
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1796

6th - 12th
The third episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. This was the first "real" election in American history, as Washington retiring...
Instructional Video5:45
Hip Hughes History

The 1816 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A summary lecture of the Presidential Election of 1816 between James Monroe and Rufus King.
Instructional Video10:15
Hip Hughes History

The Jefferson Era in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
Covers John Adams and Jefferson, such as Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase and Constitutional Power.
Instructional Video3:03
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1792

6th - 12th
The second episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...
Instructional Video10:54
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1800 Explained

6th - 12th
HipHughes goes old school style on the Election of 1800, explaining the basics on one of the most contested, dirty, controversial elections this side of 2000.
Instructional Video7:21
Hip Hughes History

The 1796 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A summary of the 1796 Presidential Election between Federalist John Adams and Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson.
Instructional Video3:24
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1808

6th - 12th
The sixth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1808, James Madison easily wins to continue Democratic Republican dominance.
Instructional Video9:15
Hip Hughes History

Jay's Treaty Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short packed summary of Jay Treaty of 1795 which formulated relations with Great Britain. Perfect for APUSH students seeking review, lost college kids and life long learners.
Instructional Video8:19
Hip Hughes History

The 12th Amendment Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
In this video lecture we look at the elections of 1796 and 1800 and how the twelfth amendment rectified the problems they exposed.
Instructional Video4:13
Hip Hughes History

The 1792 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.
Instructional Video20:39
Curated Video

Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections

K - 8th
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In...
Instructional Video10:00
Hip Hughes History

Andrew Jackson - US President Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes plows his way through the field of Jackson. Perfect for those in need of saving or those interested in learning. I promise to help you brain wrinkle and to lol.
Instructional Video5:49
Cerebellum

America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - International Context

9th - 12th
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 looks at how the...
Instructional Video13:15
Hip Hughes History

The War of 1812: U.S. History Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared war in US History, the War of 1812.
Instructional Video13:57
Crash Course

Where US Politics Came From

9th - 12th Standards
After the passage of the United States Constitution, the founding fathers faced a difficult question: What kind of country should we be? How democratic should we be, and much free speech should we have? Discover the different visions...