Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
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The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
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The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
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The Alabama Human Life Protection Act: Challenging Roe v Wade
With Alabama directly challenging the historic abortion rights case Roe v Wade, making it illegal with doctors facing 90 years in jail, I thought a video was in order. What does the Alabama bill say and how if at all will it affect...
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The 1984 Election Explained
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
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The 1948 Election Explained
A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.
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The 1916 Election Explained
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
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The 15th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Wrap your head around the 15th Amendment and its effect on the nation.
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Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Global History Review
A short summary of the big three Greek philosophers.
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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.
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Right to Work Laws: Lions, Tigers and Unions. Oh My!
With Michigan soon to become the 25th state to adopt "Right to Work" laws it about time you understood them. My Johnny Cash Teacher attempt to Walk the Line and do some explain'
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Making a Murderer: The 1996 Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act Explained
A look at the Habeas Corpus issues brought up in the show Making a Murderer on Netflix; specifically at the history of habeas corpus and how the AEDPA fundamentally changed the ability for those convicted of crimes, unconstitutionally,...
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King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
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Killing ObamaCare: Explaining King vs Burwell
An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.
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DON'T ASSUME: 5 Assumptions to Avoid as a TEACHER
5 assumptions that teachers should avoid in education.
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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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5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
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Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
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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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The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
60 Second Histories
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
60 Second Histories
Building an Egyptian pyramid - part 1
This short history video gives an insight into how the Egyptian pyramids were built and the people who built them.
60 Second Histories
Ancient Maya food
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.