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Detente Explained: US History Review
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.
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What is a Conservative?
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
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Why Did Trumpcare Fail? or Why They Killed the Bill
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...
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Why Abortion is Legal: Roe v Wade Explained
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
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United States v Shipp Explained
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!
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Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
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.
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The War on Christianity? The Religious Freedom Restoration Act Explained
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...
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The Wall, "The Supreme Court, Religion and Public Schools"
A look at the landmark cases that have helped defined the role religion can play in public schools.
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The Vikings: Global History Review
Who were the Vikings? How did they live and what was their impact on the world? Check out other World History videos! • World History
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The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review
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.
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The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
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.
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)
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!
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The Road to Tokyo Exhibit: The National WW2 Museum
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!
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The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
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.
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The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained
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...
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The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review
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...
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The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review
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...
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The Know Nothings Explained
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
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The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained
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...
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The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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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.
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review
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...
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The Emolument Clause Explained
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...