Instructional Video5:12
Hip Hughes History

Can the President Launch a Nuclear Attack Unilaterally? ("Pressing the Button")

6th - 12th
How does the President launch a nuclear attack? Can they do it by themselves are there checks and balances?
Instructional Video5:06
Hip Hughes History

Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

6th - 12th
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
Instructional Video7:14
Hip Hughes History

Trying to Kill A Bull Moose

6th - 12th
One of the more amazing stories in American History, learn about how former President Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest, only than to proceed to give a 90 minute political speech.
Instructional Video0:36
Hip Hughes History

The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading

6th - 12th
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Instructional Video6:29
Hip Hughes History

The Lame Duck Explained

6th - 12th
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Instructional Video4:29
Hip Hughes History

The Alamo Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and the effects on the Texas Revolution.
Instructional Video5:38
Hip Hughes History

The 25th Amendment Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video6:06
Hip Hughes History

The 23rd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Learn the history of the 23rd amendment in an engaging video lecture by Social Studies teacher Keith Hughes aka HipHughes. In this informative 7 minute lecture we look at the history of Washington DCs struggle to get voting...
Instructional Video5:25
Hip Hughes History

The 22nd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution explained for students and life long learners.
Instructional Video5:14
Hip Hughes History

The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained

6th - 12th
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
Instructional Video1:03
Hip Hughes History

Teddy Roosevelt Explained in One Minute

6th - 12th
If this lecture was a crime it would be a drive by learning. Learn more about Teddy is the Square Deal Lecture • The Square Deal f... and the Roosevelt Corollary • The Roosevelt Cor... and the entire Progressive Era here • The...
Instructional Video4:43
Hip Hughes History

Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review

6th - 12th
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
Instructional Video8:48
Hip Hughes History

How to Impeach and Remove the President

6th - 12th
An explainer on the constitutional process of impeaching and removing a President of the United States. Should President Trump be impeached? Or is that the crooked media talking? Have a civil debate in the comments! Also includes a short...
Instructional Video6:42
Hip Hughes History

George Washington "O.G."

6th - 12th
Learn the basics about America's first original gangster, George Washington. What did he like to do in his spare time, were his teeth really wooden, and most importantly what actions did he take to help create the foundations of our...
Instructional Video7:30
Hip Hughes History

Checks and Balances: How to Write an Effective Essay

6th - 12th
HipHughes prepares you for a Check and Balance essay, focusing on the rejection of Treaty of Versailles and the Supreme Court case U.S. v Nixon (74)
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 Video7:53
Hip Hughes History

America and the Elite Theory of Democracy

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video10:13
Hip Hughes History

The 1970's Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video10:22
Hip Hughes History

Judicial Review in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video3:10
Hip Hughes History

How To Remove an Insane President: The 25th Amendment, Section 4

6th - 12th
How does the 25th Amendment work? How can 14 people remove a President? An explainer on the 25th Amendment, Section 4 which deals with how the VP and the cabinet can remove a crazy President.
Instructional Video3:43
Hip Hughes History

Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Instructional Video6:19
Hip Hughes History

Can Congress Sue Obama? The Boehner Lawsuit Simply Explained

6th - 12th
Can the Speaker of the House sue a sitting President? Well... kinda
Instructional Video6:12
Curated Video

Growth Mindset Part 1: Change is Possible

6th - 8th
Join us in our latest episode of In Control, as we explore 'Growth Mindset'. We uncover the power of mindset in shaping our abilities and dreams. Armed with science-backed evidence, we'll delve into why embracing a 'Growth Mindset' can...
Instructional Video14:20
Hip Hughes History

The TPP Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of the Trans Pacific Partnership including the TPA just passed by Congress.