Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.

A super fast overview of this historic trial in 1925 that began to redefine how we teach science in our public school system

Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?

The Gettysburg Address with titles. (and a little acoustic strumming). Uploaded on November 19, 2018, 155 years to the day after Abraham Lincoln delivered it.

My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson

An overview of the the landmark decision, Hustler Magazine vs Falwell. Done with as much grace as possible when you are talking about religious figures having sex with their mother.

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.

A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv

Mr. Hughes lays a little lovin' on you in the form of a short summary of the elite theory of government. No not communist propaganda or the Democratic playbook of hamming up class warfare, just an honest analysis of the intention of the...

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.

Not that anyone listens to teachers but if you asked me for advice, this is what I would say.

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,...

Dive deep into the Red Scare to explore the 1919/1920 Palmer Raids where we take a look at the conditions which led up them, the actual raids themselves and the effects on the nation. Perfect for students seeking a way out, life long...

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...

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.

HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.

Why was the Berlin Wall erected? What was the Berlin Wall? How and why did the Berlin Wall fall? All of these questions and more are answered by this student friendly lecture by HipHughes. Perfect for students in US History and World...

A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.

First, you are not a dummy. Watch Mr. Hughes serve up a heaping helpful of Judicial Review designed to help you pass your tests and walking around a little smarter than when you started

A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.