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Art Spiegelman's Maus - Volume 1, Chapters 3-4 Summary
It’s 1939 and Vladek Spiegelman must join the Polish army to fight the Germans. But it’s not long before the Germans overwhelm the Polish forces and capture Poland. Vladek is taken as a prisoner of war but makes a daring escape. Sadly,...
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Triangular Trade Explained
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
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The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
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The Chinese Exclusion Act Explained: US History Review
Find out the skinny on the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882 and a superb example of nativism and xenophobia.
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained
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......
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Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...
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The Homestead Act of 1862 Explained: US History Review
Brush your history with a quick overview of the 1862 Homestead Act, one of Abraham Lincoln's crowning legislative achievements.
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The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
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The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
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The 25th Amendment Explained: American Government Review
Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
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Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review
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.
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Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
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Political Realignment for Dummies
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
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Last Days Advice for End of the Year Exams
Please ignore the specificity of the dates, this was made for June 2010 but I think much of the advice is cross topical and might be helpful........
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Guessing on Tests
Multiple choice guessing strategies for state exams in the Social Studies. Specifically designed for the NY State Regents examinations but applicable to multiple disciplines.
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Gideon v Wainwright Explained in 5 Minutes: US History and Government Review
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.
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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...
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5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay
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.
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The 1970's Explained: US History Review
A short summary based lecture on major regents concepts on the US History Regents Exam. Detente, Iran Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords. By the way, I totally skipped the oil embargo, OPEC and America's energy crisis, which I will do in...
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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....
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Judicial Review in Ten Minutes
A super broad overview of judicial review, the 14th amendment and various Supreme Court cases found on the US Regents exam in United States History.
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Economics on the United States History Test in Ten Minutes
Geared for the US Regents, this lecture explains the major differences between free market capitalism and capitalism under Keynansian Economics. Topics include supply and demand, regulatory action versus unregulated laissez fairre. Bush,...
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Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.
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The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Review
HipHughes jives himself through the essentials of the "Splendid Little War". Broad on concept, stop in and fill up your brain with some general knowledge. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and the lazy kid worrying about a test, homework,...