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
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
Hip Hughes History
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,...
Hip Hughes History
The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review
An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1864 Explained
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Hip Hughes History
The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Hip Hughes History
Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained
A summary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 including a look at John Hinkley Jr and the effects of the shooting.
Science360
Humanoid robot 'Russell' engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
Science360
Humanoid robot Russell engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around...
Cerebellum
Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Dred Scott V. Sandford (1857)
This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...
Curated Video
America's Journey Through Slavery: Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
In 1861, the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist. From...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - 14th - 18th Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1860 Explained
A summary of the most consequential Presidential Election in US History, the election of Abraham Lincoln.
Curated Video
Shots Fired! Why Being President is a Deadly Job
Of all the Presidents who have held office since the foundation of the United States, four were gunned down by assassins. This is their story.
Cerebellum
The Abolitionists: 1832-1844 - The Constitution Of The American Anti-slavery Society 1833
National Expansion (1832-1848) 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. In...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1864
Who cares if the southern half of the country split off and it's been fighting a very bloody war against it ever since? Let's have an election! The 20th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8th, 1864. Right...
One Minute History
Abraham Lincoln - President's Day - Legends of America - One Minute History
The history of American icon Abraham Lincoln
Weird History
The Bizarre History of Milton Bradley Games
The Milton Bradley corporation produced some of the most memorable family-friendly board games in history, like Operation, Candy Land, and Chutes and Ladders, before being purchased by Hasbro. Their games aren't as innocent and carefree...
Curated Video
Guerra Civil
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra Guerra Civil. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion del estudiante de la palabra Guerra Civil mediante el uso de secuencias de video,...
Mr. Beat
Why Don't Politicians Have Beards?
It seems silly that so many people "fear the beard," by why? Here is a brief history of politicians with beards. It's been since William Howard Taft when the United States had its last President with facial hair other than sideburns....
Curated Video
Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat
The 16th President of the United States of America is recognisable for many things – his distinctive beard, his height, his black bow tie – but it's the impressive stove hat that he bought in Washington, DC that became his enduring...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1860
In 1860, tensions were obviously high, not only between Democrats and Republicans, but within the Democratic Party. At the Democratic National Conventions, extreme pro-slavery "Fire-eaters," walked out in protest. They were nicknamed...
Mr. Beat
War Hawks and Chicken Hawks
The ones in charge who often push for war almost always never experienced combat first hand. Produced by Matt Beat. All rights reserved. All music by Electric Needle Room. All images in the public domain.
Hip Hughes History
The Emancipation Proclamation Explained: US History Review
So you think you know your history? Mr. Hughes lays down the tracks to help you understand the true purpose behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why the Civil War was fought. Brought to you by Mr. Hughes in an easily digestible eight...