Instructional Video8:19
Hip Hughes History

My Top Three Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
My top three Midterm Elections.
Instructional Video5:37
Hip Hughes History

Detente Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
Instructional Video8:25
Hip Hughes History

What is a Conservative?

6th - 12th
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
Instructional Video9:54
Hip Hughes History

Why Did Trumpcare Fail? or Why They Killed the Bill

6th - 12th
My own thoughts on why the American Health Care Act better known as Trumpcare or RyanCare. Why did it fail? How did trump error? TrumpCare Explained • The Bill That Was... ObamaCare Explained • ObamaCare: The Af... Learn about the...
Instructional Video10:22
Hip Hughes History

Why Abortion is Legal: Roe v Wade Explained

6th - 12th
Why is abortion legal in the United States? What is the Roe v Wade decision? A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. / hiphughes
Instructional Video12:43
Hip Hughes History

United States v Shipp Explained

6th - 12th
A new HipHughes style involving an Amish rocking chair and an episode of Seinfeld. In this new video we examine the dynamic, tragic and monumentally important case of US V SHIPP. Set against a lynching this case had THREE notable firsts!
Instructional Video7:20
Hip Hughes History

Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy

6th - 12th
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Instructional Video14:13
Hip Hughes History

The War on Christianity? The Religious Freedom Restoration Act Explained

6th - 12th
A video lecture focusing on Indiana and the controversy regarding its Religious Freedom Restoration Act and anti-gay discrimination. A look through the Constitution and judicial precedent and common sense as I pretend to be Johnny Cash...
Instructional Video17:53
Hip Hughes History

The Wall, "The Supreme Court, Religion and Public Schools"

6th - 12th
A look at the landmark cases that have helped defined the role religion can play in public schools.
Instructional Video12:04
Hip Hughes History

The Vikings: Global History Review

6th - 12th
Who were the Vikings? How did they live and what was their impact on the world? Check out other World History videos! • World History
Instructional Video8:31
Hip Hughes History

The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
My Social Studies teacher look at how the USA Freedom Act changes the USA Patriot Act. Plus you get to learn what a backronym is.
Instructional Video7:00
Hip Hughes History

The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Instructional Video9:11
Hip Hughes History

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)

6th - 12th
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

The Road to Tokyo Exhibit: The National WW2 Museum

6th - 12th
After visiting New Orleans and the National WW2 Museum I had to make a video about the "Road to Tokyo" exhibit. Visit the museum online for information about scheduling your class or family trip!
Instructional Video9:27
Hip Hughes History

The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video9:55
Hip Hughes History

The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
Instructional Video9:17
Hip Hughes History

The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video12:37
Hip Hughes History

The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...
Instructional Video11:45
Hip Hughes History

The Know Nothings Explained

6th - 12th
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
Instructional Video8:49
Hip Hughes History

The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained

6th - 12th
A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling, Burwell vs Hobby Lobby, taking a look at the issues of Constitutionality, Obamacare, religious liberty, corporate personhood as well as the majority and dissent opinions. I had to put on my Johnny...
Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Hatch Act Explained

6th - 12th
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
Instructional Video13:35
Hip Hughes History

The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video7:17
Hip Hughes History

The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the...
Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Emolument Clause Explained

6th - 12th
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...