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Hip Hughes History: Manifest Destiny Explained in 5 Minutes: Us History Review

9th - 10th
Before you dive into the specifics, get a handle on the major historical ideas related to Manifest Destiny. Just five minutes of this fun, focused video. [4:55]
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Hip Hughes History: The Dred Scott Decision Explained: Us History Review

9th - 10th
A focused video lecture explaining the Supreme Court case, Scott vs Sandford, better known as the Dred Scott Decision. In this 12 minute video, take a look at the facts of the case, the court's rational and decision, and most importantly...
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Hip Hughes History: What Is a Libertarian?

9th - 10th
Nailing down the basics on the political ideology known as Libertarianism. [10:19]
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Hip Hughes History: The First Presidential Election Explained

3rd - 8th
A quick overview of the unanimous electoral contest of 1788-1789 bringing George Washington into the presidency. [3:25]
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Hip Hughes History: What Is a Conservative?

9th - 10th
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social and economic views. [9:09]
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Hip Hughes History: King Obama? Constitutionality of Immigration Executive Order

9th - 10th
An attempted non-biased look at the constitutionality and legality of President Obama's executive order on immigration. [9:01]
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Hip Hughes History: What Is a Liberal?

9th - 10th
A summary of social liberalism through the lens of political ideology. Find out what it means to be a left-leaning democrat. [14:21]
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Hip Hughes History: What Is an Anarchist?

9th - 10th
Watch this fun, focused overview of the political ideology of anarchism. [8:30]
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Hip Hughes History: The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: Us History Review

9th - 10th
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they dislike? Find out in this fun, focused video. [3:14]
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Hip Hughes History: The Jefferson Era in Ten Minutes

6th - 8th
Covers John Adams and Jefferson, including the Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase, and Constitutional Power. [10:15]
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Hip Hughes History: Gibbons vs Ogden Explained in 5 Minutes (1824)

6th - 8th
Learn about the interstate commerce clause and this foundational Constitution-defining Supreme Court case. [5:29]
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Hip Hughes History: Alexander Hamilton Explained: Us H Istory Review

6th - 8th
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's economic policies that helped to strengthen the early republic. Good information for exam preparation. [7:12]
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Hip Hughes History: The Marshall Court Explained: Us History Review

6th - 8th
A brief look at the three essential Marshall court cases, Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland, and Gibbons v Ogden. [5:17]
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Hip Hughes History: Andrew Jackson Us President Review

5th - 8th
Learn about Andrew Jackson, how he rose to become President, his policies, and the impact he had on Native Americans. He was responsible for the Indian Removal Act which led to the tragedy of the Trail of Tears. [10:23]
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Hip Hughes History: The Ninth Amendment Explained

6th - 8th
A basic explanation of the Ninth Amendment to the Constitution. [5:24]
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Hip Hughes History: The Fourth Amendment Explained: Us Government Review

6th - 8th
Explains the 4th Amendment to the Constitution which protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. [12:40]
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Hip Hughes History: The War of 1812: u.s. History Review

5th - 8th
Covers the basics of the first declared war in US History, the War of 1812. [13:14]
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Hip Hughes History: George Washington in Ten Minutes

6th - 8th
This lecture focuses on George Washington, the Whiskey Rebellion, the Farewell Address, Alexander Hamilton, and the Marshall Court. [10:16]
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You Tube: The Fifth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

9th - 10th
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 5. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.
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Hip Hughes History: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Explained in 3 Minutes

9th - 10th
A brief and humorous explanation of what the Northwest Ordinance was which may help students recall its significance when being tested. [2:38]
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You Tube: "Common Sense" Explained: Us History Review

9th - 10th
Find out why Mr. Hughes calls Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh." Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain.
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You Tube: Checks and Balances for Dummies

9th - 10th
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...
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You Tube: The Seventh Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

9th - 10th
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment Seven. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.
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You Tube: Colonialism in America Explained: Us History Review

9th - 10th
Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.